Description[]
The Dodge Charger 500 was produced by Dodge as a result of not winning NASCAR in 1968, being defeated by Ford and Chevrolet. Tunnel tests indicated that the indented grill of the '68 Charger caused drag, and the recessed backlight rendered the car unstable on oval racetracks. To fix these aerodynamic issues, Dodge installed a flush grill and headlights from a '68 Coronet and made the backlight flush by mounting a large rear window to fill the "vacuum" left by the '68 backlight. This greatly improved aerodynamics.
This casting is very similar to the '69 Dodge Charger casting released by Hot wheels in 2004.
Versions[]
The '69 Dodge Charger 500 has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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019/250 | 2015 | HW City: HW Performance | Metalflake Blue | Orange, Black, White & Silver HEMI 50 Years logo on sides, White stripe across rear trunk & fenders | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | CFH22 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): G32, G37 |
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019/250 | 2015 | HW City: HW Performance | Metalflake Purple | Orange, Black, White & Silver HEMI 50 Years logo on sides, White stripe across rear trunk & fenders | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | CFJ71 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): G44, G45, G48 |
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084/250 | 2016 | Night Burnerz 4/10 |
Red | Black lines graphic. Black "Dodge" trunk tampo. Silver "500" hood tampo. Silver Hot Wheels logo on rear-quarter. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Grey MC5 | DHR04 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J03 | |
084/250 | 2016 | Night Burnerz 4/10 |
ZAMAC | Red lines graphic. Red "Dodge" trunk tampo. Black "500" hood tampo. Black Hot Wheels logo on rear-quarter. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Grey MC5 | DHX91 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): |
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084/250 | 2016 | Night Burnerz 4/10 |
Light Green | Black lines graphic. Black "Dodge" trunk tampo. Black "500" hood tampo. Black Hot Wheels logo on rear-quarter. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Grey MC5 | DHX23 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J22 | |
095/365 | 2017 | Muscle Mania 6/10 |
Yellow | Black & Silver stripes on sides & top, Mooneyes logo on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | MC5 | DTY89 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J42, J44 | |
285/365 | 2017 | Muscle Mania 6/10 |
Black | White & Yellow stripes on sides & top, Mooneyes logo on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Yellow | Yellow Black MC5 | DVC41 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K16, K17, K18, K21 | |
092/365 | 2018 | Muscle Mania 6/10 |
Green | Black & White stripes Sides & hood. Dodge, BF Goodrich Logos on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Rim MC5 | FJX78 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K38, K39, K40, K44, K46, K47 | |
215/365 | 2018 | Muscle Mania 6/10 |
Purple Metallic | Orange Stripes with White Panels on Hood, Doors, & Rear Quarters. Dodge & BF Goodrich Logos on panels, Hot Wheels logo on Front Fenders. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Orange Rimmed & Black COBMC5 | FKB08 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L06, L11, L14 | |
080/250 | 2019 | Rod Squad 9/10 |
Black | Speedkore Logo on sides, Textured pattern on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Dark Grey | Grey PR5 | FYC18 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L41, L42, L43, L44, L46 | |
080/250 | 2019 | Rod Squad 9/10 |
Blue | Speedkore Logo on sides, Textured pattern on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Gray PR5 | FYD94 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M05, M09, M10 | |
189/250 | 2020 | HW Flames 8/10 |
Metalflake Purple | White flames with Green outline across sides & hood. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Black | Black w Chrome Green Rim PR5 | GHD62 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N09, N22 | |
189/250 | 2020 | HW Flames 8/10 |
Metalflake Burnt Orange | White flames with Yellow & Gold outline across sides & hood. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Black w Chrome Gold Rim MC5 | GHG09 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N31, N32 | |
2021 | HW Flames 5-Pack | Metalflake Red | White flames with Yellow & Orange outline across sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome MC5 | GTN48 | Indonesia | Base code(s): P23, P34, P40, P48, R03 | ||
209/250 | 2022 | Muscle Mania 3/10 |
Metalflake Gray | Orange stripes on hood, trunk, front fenders & rockers. Black scallops on sides, & "Dodge" on rear quarters. Sidemarkers. | Black Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | Chrome Orange AeroDisc | HCV71 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R18, R20, R22 | |
240/250 | 2023 | Then and Now 8/10 |
Metalflake Purple | Gold, Black, and White stripes on hood, back, and sides. "Dodge", "500", and HW logo on sides, "HEMI" on hood. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Gold MC5 | HKJ46 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S25, S26, S28, S30, S31 |
2015 card[]
From the back of the 2015 card:
Born: 1969
Birthplace: Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Designer: Chrysler Group LLC
Specialty: Engineered to conquer the high-banked oval track, the rear window on the racer was designed flush with the rest of the roof. It's got a 1968 Coronet grille up front, a 426 Hemi under the hood and is ready to dominate the sprints, With Engine V8.