Description[]
The Way 2 Fast is a Hot Wheels Original casting which has its front extended outward for room for two powerful engines, elongating the body and making it look somewhat truck-like. It is playable in Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing, where it is available by default. It has ironically low Top Speed, along with low Control and Stunt ability, but has high durability and is equipped with 4x4. It is also in Hot Wheels: Velocity X, where it is unlocked by finding the key in Turbine Sands. It has high Top Speed, but poor Control, Armor, and Stunt ability.
Versions[]
The Way 2 Fast has come out in the following versions:
| Coll # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 | 1997 | 1997 First Editions 7/12 |
Orange | Black & White checkerboard tampos on roof.
There are 2 base variations: WAY 2 FAST TM or just WAY 2 FAST. |
Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Malaysia | Playable in Stunt Track Driver | 
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| 514 | 1997 | 1997 First Editions 7/12 |
Orange | Black & White checkerboard tampos on roof | Silver Painted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Thailand | Playable in Turbo Racing | 
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| 514 | 1997 | 1997 First Editions 7/12 |
Orange | Black & White checkerboard tampos on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Thailand |
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| 1998 | Early Times | Purple | Yellow, Red, Green, Orange flame tampos, w/"Early Times '98 Mid-Winter Rod Run" | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Malaysia | Limited Edition of 10,000 | 
| |
| 760 | 1998 | Treasure Hunts 12/12 |
Black Gold Metalflake | Red Stripes, White gumball & "1" tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 18826 | Thailand | 
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| 1998 | Dream Halloween | Zamac | Orange & back swirls with white bats & moon. 1998 Dream Halloween on roof | Black Painted / Metal |
Dark Chrome | 5SP | N/A | Thailand | Handed out in gift bags at Dream Halloween | 
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| 1998 | Timeless Toys 4-Pack | Met. Blue | 2 Large "Hot Wheels" logos on roof, flames on side, w/"Leading The Way!" | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 21131 | Thailand | Toys R Us Exclusive | 
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| 1999 | Full Grid Exclusive Trailer Edition | Red | Black, Blue & Yellow flame tampos | Black / Metal |
Chrome | Gold RR | 21131 | Malaysia | Limited Edition of 15,000 | 
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| 994 | 1999 | Mainline | Black | Orange, White & Gold tampos | Gold / Metal |
Chrome | Gold 5SP | 23804 | Malaysia | 
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| 1999 | Brach's Candy Promotional | Red | White scallops, Gold, Blue & White "Brach's" logo | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 26244 | Malaysia | Mail- Order only Special Edition | 
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| 1999 | Street Rods 4-Car Set | Metallic Green | Red flames outlined in Yellow | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 23292 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
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| 1999 | Cop Rods | White | Black Roof, Indianapolis Police Livery | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 23435 | Thailand | K-B Toys Exclusive | 
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| 115 | 2000 | Virtual Collection | Dark Met. Red | Orange, White & Gold tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 27082 | Malaysia | 
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| 2000 | Bonus Car or Mystery Cars | Dark Met. Red | Black, White & Gold pinstripe tampos, w/"Mystery Car 2000" | Gold / Metal |
Black | 5SP | ? | Malaysia | Mail- order only in baggie | 
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| 248 | 2000 | Mainline | Grey | Blue, Black, & White tampos. Black stripe flush with back of body. 'Heralda' & 'Way 2 Fast Racing' on sides. | Black Painted / Metal |
Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | Playable in Velocity X | 
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| 248 | 2000 | Mainline | Grey | Blue, Black, & White tampos. 'Heralda' & 'Way 2 Fast Racing' on sides. | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 29305 | Malaysia | 
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| 2000 | Champion Auto Show | White | Purple finger stripes on sides. CHAMPIONSHIP Auto Show on roof. |
Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 20003 | Thailand | Special Edition | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 1/4 |
Blue | 'Mobil 1'12 | Unpainted / Metal |
5SP | ????? | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 2/4 |
White | HW'01' | Unpainted / Metal |
5SP | ????? | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 3/4 |
Yellow | M & M 36 | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 52619 | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 4/4 |
Black | White, Yellow & Red "McDonald's" & "96" tampos | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | ????? | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Kmart 10-Pack | White | Black, Gold, Silver "Celebration Special". | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | PR5 | ? | Thailand | Kmart-Only 10-Pack | 
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| 2002 | Hot Wheels Originals | Black | Yellow, Orange & Red flames w/ Blue outline | Black / Metal |
Dark Chrome | 5SP | ????? | Thailand | 
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| 2002 | HW Side Show 5-Pack | Yellow | 2 Headed Street Freak | Unpainted / Metal |
Gold | Gold PR5 | 54447 | Thailand | 
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| 2002 | HW Side Show 5-Pack | Yellow | 2 Headed Street Freak | Black Painted / Metal |
Gold | Gold PR5 | 54447 | Malaysia | also an unpainted Malaysia base | 
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| 2004 | Yu-Gi-Oh! | White | Yu Gi Oh on roof | Black Metal | Gold chrome | Gold PR5 | ? | Thailand | 
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| 2004 | Halloween highway | Black | "Robot's of Planet Hypno" tampos | Orange Painted / Metal |
Chrome | Orange 5SP | G5262 | Thailand | 
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| 094 | 2005 | Pin Hedz 4/5 |
Dark Met. Red | Black, White and Gold pinstripe tampos, | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | FTE | G6821 | Malaysia | 
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| 094 | 2005 | Pin Hedz 4/5 |
Dark Met. Red | Black, White & Gold pinstripe tampos, | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP | G6821 | Malaysia | Chrome Headers | 
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| 094 | 2005 | Pin Hedz 4/5 |
Dark Met. Red | Black, White & Gold pinstripe tampos, | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP | G6821 | Malaysia | Silver Headers | 
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| 152 | 2006 | Mainline | Silver | Black Tribal Flames with Blue Outlines | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | J8009 | Malaysia | 
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| 152 | 2006 | Mainline | Yellow | Dark Red tribal flames outlined in Gold & Black | Satin Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | J8009 | Malaysia | 
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| 2007 | Street Show 1/32 |
Metalflake Blue | Black Roof, White scallops | Silver Painted / Metal |
Chrome | SS5SP | L3037 | China | 
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| 2007 | Street Show 9/32 |
Metalflake Red | White Roof w/red flames, white sides w/red flames | Black Painted / Metal |
Chrome | SS5SP | L3053 | China | 
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| 128/196 | 2008 | Team: Rat Rods 4/4 |
Light Gray Primer | Black & Silver "Dirty Rat" tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | Dark Gray 5SP | M6898 | Malaysia | Appears in Terrain Tourney Base Code(s): A25 |
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| 128/196 | 2008 | Team: Rat Rods 4/4 |
Light Gray Primer | Black & Silver "Dirty Rat" on sides, tribal pinstripe on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | PR5 | M6869 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Dark Olive Green | Dark Gray & Off-White checkers on roof | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Gold 5SP | China | ||||
| 159/190 | 2009 | Modified Rides 3/10 |
Metalflake Purple | Black, Gold & Light Green Graphics. "13", Skulls | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Gold PR5 | P2479 | Malaysia | Also available in the Shock Ramp track set.
Base Code(s): B28 |
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2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 1997
Birthplace: El Segundo, California, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels
Specialty: With 2 blown racing engines and a '30s sedan body, this dragster was made for 1/4-mile coolness.
Gallery[]
Brach's Candy Promotion Version
Real Way 2 Fast.
Way 2 Fast as a playable car in Hot Wheels Velocity X for the PS2 and GameCube
Dream Halloween
1998 Dream Halloween
#248 PR5
Malaysia Street Freak
Street Show Red
Way 2 Fast in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbo Charged