DescriptionEdit

The Porsche Carrera GT is a Hot Wheels casting based on the production vehicle of the same name. While the die-cast model debuted in the 2006 First Editions, the full size production vehicle was first revealed as a concept at the 2001 Paris Auto Salon. The vehicle was extremely well received, and was given a green light for production. The production version of the Porsche Carrera GT debuted at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show. The production version retained the same stunning lines as the concept vehicle, and was motivated by a racebred V-10 engine producing over 600 hp. This combined with a relatively low weight propelled the Porsche Carrera GT from 0 to 60 mph in well under 4 seconds. Porsche produced approximately 1300 of the Carrera GT during its four year production run.

The Hot Wheels version first debuted in Silver with both Open Hole 5 Spokes and Faster Than Ever wheels. The silver First Edition was quickly followed by a yellow repaint with Open Hole 5 Spokes. The casting was part of the Hot Wheels Exotics 5-Pack in 2007, before returning to the Hot Wheels mainline as part of the 2008 Team Exotics. Unlike the full scale model, the Hot Wheels version of the Porsche Carrera GT has been relatively easy to find, and relatively inexpensive, allowing collectors the chance to own one of Porsche's highest performing and most exclusive models.

VersionsEdit

The Porsche Carrera GT has come out in the following versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Picture
008	2006	2006 First Editions 08/38	Metalflake Silver	"Carrera GT" tampo on rear	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Tan	OH5	J3249	Malaysia
008	2006	2006 First Editions 08/38	Metalflake Silver	"Carrera GT" tampo on rear	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Tan	FTE	J3249	Malaysia
008	2006	2006 First Editions 08/38	Yellow	"Carrera GT" tampo on rear, with detailed rear window	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Tan	OH5	J3249	Malaysia
008	2006	2006 First Editions 08/38	Yellow	"Carrera GT" tampo on rear	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Tan	OH5	J3249	Malaysia
	2007	Exotics 5-Pack	Metalflake Dark Orange	"Porsche" logo on front, "Carrera GT" on rear	Black/ Plastic	Dark Tinted	Black	Chrome 5SP	K6180	Thailand
115	2008	2008 Team Exotics	Metalflake Black	"Porsche" logo on front, Silver "Carrera GT" on rear	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Red	PR5	M6873	Malaysia
	2008	2008 Hot Wheels Black Friday 10-Pk	Metalflake Black	"Porsche" logo on front, Silver "Carrera GT" on rear	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Red	PR5	N8256	Thailand	Wal-Mart Exclusive
155	2009	Dream Garage 09/10	Metalflake Gray	"Porsche" emblem on front and Black "Carrera GT" on rear	Black/ Plastic	Black tint	Dark Red	PR5	P2475	Malaysia
155	2009	Dream Garage 09/10	Yellow	"Porsche" emblem on front and Black "Carrera GT" on rear	Black/ Plastic	Black tint	Dark Red	PR5	P2475	Malaysia
	2010	Speed Machines	Metaflake Yellow	Porsche logo on the window; Porsche emblem on the front; "Carrera GT" on the rear	Black/ Plastic	Tinted	Black	Chrome Rim, Black CM6	R8497	Malaysia
	2010	Speed Machines	White	Porsche logo on the window; Porsche emblem on the front; "Carrera GT" on the rear	Black/Plastic	Clear	Black	Chrome Rim, Gray CM6		Malaysia
	2011	Team Hot Wheels Commemorative 20-Pack	Metallic Dark Grey	Headlights/ Taillights/ Badges	Black/ Plastic	Clear	Burgundy	PR5		Malaysia