Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red

When Ford only builds 30 units of a car, the rest of us are left dreaming—or, better yet, collecting. Enter the Hot Wheels Collectors RLC Exclusive 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red, a 1:64-scale homage to a street-illegal beast that might have been too cool for its good. For just US$25, you can skip the six-figure price tag and grab this die-cast marvel instead, no speeding tickets required.

Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red

The real GT500 Code Red was a steroidal reimagining of the already ferocious GT500. With a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V8 under its hood, it pumped out a mind-melting 1,300 horsepower on E85 fuel. This wasn’t just a car; it was an asphalt-chewing nightmare for anyone who dared challenge it. But with numbers that insane and a price to match, Ford capped production at a mere 30 units, making it a unicorn even among Mustangs.

Hot Wheels’ tribute doesn’t skimp on the details. The Spectraflame slate finish gleams like a bodybuilder on show day, accented by Code Red graphics and a hood that opens to reveal molded engine details. Its ZAMAC body, Real Riders 5-spoke wheels, and light smoke-tinted windows make it look like it just rolled off the set of Fast & Furious 30: Mini Mayhem.

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But here’s the kicker: while the real Code Red is unattainable for most, Hot Wheels is leveling the playing field. Packaged on an illustrated blister card and stored in a Kar Keepers clamshell case, this collectible lets you flex your Mustang love without taking out a second mortgage.

The 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red will be available for purchase on December 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. PT. Act fast, because just like its full-size counterpart, this one won’t stick around for long.

Before you go, here are the details of this super cool 1:64 scale die-cast model straight from the horse’s mouth:

  • Hot Wheels 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red 
  • Features: Opening hood  
  • Body color: Spectraflame slate 
  • Deco: Slate with Code Red accents; molded engine details 
  • Body Type: ZAMAC 
  • Wheels: Real Riders 5-spoke modern gloss black wheels 
  • Base: Full-metal, matte black chassis 
  • Window Color: Light smoke-tinted 
  • Interior Color: Black with red accents 
  • Scale: 1:64 

Images: Mattel.