Description[]
The Nitro Scorcher is a an original Hot Wheels casting based on a concept Formula 1 car, debuting in the 2007 New Models. This formula car has a metal base and has the capability to flip upside down.
Initially, in early 2007, this car was released in red with a number 1 tampo on the sides and the hood under the name "Ferracin’". In mid-2007, the name was subsequently changed to "Nitro Scorcher".
Versions[]
The Nitro Scorcher has come out in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Red | Black and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Light Blue | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Ferracin' base on Nitro Scorcher Card | 
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| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Red | Black and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Light Blue | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Nitro Scorcher base on Nitro Scorcher Card | 
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| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Red | Black and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Light Blue | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Ferracin' base on Ferracin' Card | 
|
| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Red | Black and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Light Blue | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Nitro Scorcher base on Ferracin' Card | 
|
| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Blue and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Ferracin' base on Nitro Scorcher Card | 
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| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Blue and White tampo with "1" on top | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | Marked as Nitro Scorcher base on Nitro Scorcher Card | 
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| 021/180 | 2007 | 2007 New Models 21/36 |
Metalflake Silver | Black and Red flames on top | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | OH5 | K6153 | Malaysia | 
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| 2008 | Truckin' Transporters | Yellow | Red, Black, and White tampo with "3" on top | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | OH5 | M8754 | Malaysia | 
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| 097/190 | 2009 | HW Designs 1/10 |
Dark Green | Green and Black tampos across top | ZAMAC | Green | Chrome | 5SP | P2417 | Malaysia | 
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| 2010 | Road Course Race 5-Pack | Red | White Spoiler, White and Black Graphics, "66" and Hot Wheels Logo | ZAMAC | Yellow | Chrome | 5SP | R7661 | Thailand | Base Code(s): C49 | 
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| 2011 | World Racers 5-Pack | White | Red and Blue Tampos, "8" | Unpainted / Metal |
Orange | Chrome | Red OH5 | T8642 | Thailand | Base Code(s): D37 | 
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| 2013 | Hot Wheels Test Facility 5-Pack | Red | Team Hot Wheels logo, white graphics, "00" Black HWTF | Unpainted / Metal |
Smoke Tint | Chrome | Red Lip OH5 | X9854 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2015 | Star Wars 2/8 |
Matte Gray | Yellow Star Wars logo, blue graphics | Black / Metal |
Smoke Tine | Chrome | Red Lip OH5 | CJY05 | Thailand | Base Code(s): G39 | 
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2009 card[]
From the back of the 2009 card:
Born: 2007
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels
Specialty: Surrounded by power, this original racer has two nitrous-burning engines on both sides of the exterior and sits low to the ground for an extra aerodynamic edge.
Gallery[]
Nitro Scorcher flipped upside down.
Nitro Scorcher Comparison
Green version of Nitro Scorcher
2008 Release