Description[]
The Plymouth Superbird was a short-lived highly-modified race car version of the Plymouth Road Runner produced by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation. Designed by Gary Romberg, the Superbird was developed specifically for NASCAR racing, being a follow-up design to the Dodge Charger Daytona introduced in 1969. It is one of four car described as "Aero Warriors", those being itself, the Dodge Charger Daytona, the Ford Torino Talladega and the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. In comparison to the Road Runner it was based on, the car featured a smoother body profile, a lengthened body and an extremely large rear wing. NASCAR's homologation requirement required that the car must be available to the general public with at least 500 examples produced; ultimately the number of Superbirds produced would significantly exceed this number. Increasing emissions regulations, an insurance spike for high-performance cars and NASCAR effectively banning the aero car concept the Superbird was only produced in 1970. 1,933 were produced.
Most Premium releases since the 2011 Vintage Racing release feature a single-seat interior and rollcage typical of stock cars.
Versions[]
The '70 Plymouth Superbird 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 |
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001 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 1/38 |
Green | Black "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Yellow & Red running lights | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | J3242 | Malaysia | ||
FTE | Faster Than Ever | |||||||||||
10SP | ||||||||||||
001 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 1/38 |
Yellow | Black "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Yellow & Red running lights | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | J3242 | Malaysia | ||
FTE | Faster Than Ever | |||||||||||
5SP | ||||||||||||
001 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 1/38 |
Blue | Black "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Yellow & Red running lights | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | J3242 | Malaysia | ||
10SP | ||||||||||||
001 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 1/38 |
Metalflake Copper | Black "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Yellow & Red running lights | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | J3242 | Malaysia | ||
PR5 | Also released on Walmart exclusive Red Card | |||||||||||
001/223 | 2006 | 2006 New Models 1/38 |
Metalflake Copper | Black "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Yellow & Red running lights | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | PR5 | J3242 | Malaysia | ||
2006 | Holiday Rods 4/5 |
Metalflake Red w/ Matte Black Roof | White "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Orange & Red running lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red line CDDRR | J2799 | Malaysia | |||
2006 | Holiday Rods 4/5 |
Metalflake Blue w/ Matte Black Roof | White "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Orange & Red running lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red line CDDRR | J2799 | Malaysia | |||
2006 | Holiday Rods 4/5 |
Metalflake Magenta w/ Matte Black Roof | White "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Orange & Red running lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red line CDDRR | J2799 | Malaysia | |||
2006 | Holiday Rods 4/5 |
Metalflake Gold w/ Matte Black Roof | White "Plymouth" on rear quarter panel, Orange & Red running lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red line CDDRR | J2799 | Malaysia | |||
2007 | HWC.com 6: Real Riders 4/6 |
Spectraflame Olive | Black front end mask, "Plymouth" & Roadrunner logo on sides, "Plymouth" on rear, "BEEPX2" on rear California license plate, painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Blue tint | Gray | Goodyear Redline, Black RR | L2094 | China | 11,000 produced | ||
2007 | Classics (Series 3) 25/30 |
Spectraflame Blue | White, Black, Red & Yellow "68" & "Plymouth" on sides, "68" on roof, "426 C.I." on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome GY5SP | L0753 | Thailand | |||
2007 | Classics (Series 3) 25/30 |
Spectraflame Green | White, Black, Red & Yellow "68" & "Plymouth" on sides, "68" on roof, "426 C.I." on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome GY5SP | L0753 | Thailand | |||
2007 | Classics (Series 3) 25/30 |
Spectraflame Red | White, Black, Red & Yellow "68" & "Plymouth" on sides, "68" on roof, "426 C.I." on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome GY5SP | L0753 | Thailand | |||
2007 | Classics (Series 3) 25/30 |
Spectraflame Gold | White, Black, Red & Yellow "68" & "Plymouth" on sides, "68" on roof, "426 C.I." on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome GY5SP | L0753 | Thailand | |||
2007 | Classics (Series 3) 25/30 |
Spectraflame Orange | White, Black, Red & Yellow "68" & "Plymouth" on sides, "68" on roof, "426 C.I." on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome GY5SP | L0753 | Thailand | |||
2008 | Valentine's | Metalflake Silver | Red tampos with "Plymouth" on sides & rear | Black / Plastic |
Red tint | Chrome | 5SP | N1270 | Thailand | Target Exclusive Base code(s): |
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2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | White | Black Roof, Black 'Plymouth' on rear quarterpanel | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | M0543 | Thailand | Walmart Exclusive | ||
2009 | Connect Cars 12/50 |
Metalflake Blue | "12" on roof & sides, "North Carolina" & racing logos on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | N4195 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B14 | ||
087/240 | 2010 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Satin Green | Green with white pin stripe around light green 2 tone with Plymouth on rear fender | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Cream | OH5 | R7512 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Base code(s): B48 |
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095/214 | Base code(s): C03 | |||||||||||
087/240 | 2010 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Satin Green | Green with white pin stripe around light green 2 tone with Plymouth on rear fender | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Cream | MC5 | R7512 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() |
087/240 | 2010 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
White | Purple pin stripe around Orange Sides with Plymouth on rear 1/4 panel | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | MC5 | R7512 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base code(s): B50 |
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087/240 | 2010 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
White | Purple pin stripe around Orange Sides with Plymouth on rear 1/4 panel | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | OH5 | R7512 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base code(s): B50 |
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087/240 | 2010 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Metallic Pearl Yellow | Yellow & white 2-tone with car-length red pinstripe around the white area. 'Plymouth' on rear qtr. panel. 'Hot Wheels' just aft of door. | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Pearl White | MC5 | R7512 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C21, C26, C34 | |
2011 | Vintage Racing 23/30 |
Petty Racing Blue | Richard Petty Race Scheme | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | Gray DDRR | T8470 | Thailand | Base code(s): D34, D36 | ![]() | |
088/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania - Mopar 8/10 |
Metallic Purple | White scallops on sides, HW logo on doors, White "Plymouth" on rear fenders, White panel on nose extension, White "426 C.I." on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | Chrome MC5 | V5391 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D51, E02, E08, E10 | |
088/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania - Mopar 8/10 |
Lime Green | Black Scallop on Fender & Door (With Hot Wheels Flame), Black Panel On Nose Extension, 426 C.I. On Hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome MC5 | V5627 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E13, E17, E22, E25 | |
2013 | Muscle Mania 5-Pack | Orange | Black & Gold stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome Orange OH5 | X9859 | Thailand | Base code(s): F40, G09 | ||
229/250 | 2015 | HW Workshop: Muscle Mania | Metalflake Teal | White & Red stripes, '33', HW logo & race deco on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome Red 5SP | CFJ07 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H22, H23, H25 | |
229/250 | 2015 | HW Workshop: Muscle Mania | Spectraflame Teal | Red '33' & 'T-HUNT Racing' on sides & roof, sponsor logos on sides, '426 C.I.' on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Red RRSteelie | CFJ44 | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): H21, H22 |
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2019 | Mystery Models (Series 2) 8/12 |
Metallic bronze | Blue & Yellow Stripes on Side, '8', 'Vetuskey' & Sponsors Logos | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Chrome Blue 5SP | GBD53 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M02, M08 | ||
2019 | Satin and Chrome 6/6 |
Metalflake Gray | "51" & Plymouth on sides, copper & blue stripes | Chrome Gold / Plastic |
Blue tint | Gold | Gold rim DD8 | GHP00 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M09, M10, M12, M15, M17, M22, M24 | ||
2020 | Car Culture: Team Transport #18 |
Orange | 76 Logos, 'Sponsor Logos' on Blue sides, roof, bonnet, rear & spoiler. | Unpainted / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Goodyear Gray RRSteelie | FYT07 | Thailand | Base Code(s): M46, M52 | ||
2022 | Plymouth Car Culture 2-Pack | HCY76 | Same as Car Culture: Team Transport version Base code(s): P49 |
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2020 | HW Flames 5-Pack | Metallic dark blue | Red & orange flames on sides. Hot Wheels logo on rear quarters. | Black / Plastic |
Blue tint | Gray | Chrome red DD8 | GHP60 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): N24 | ![]() | |
2020 | Happy Birthday 5-Pack | Blue | White "52", ptmi, ROY & Gold Hot Wheels Logo | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Gray | Gold Chrome DD8 | DAN01 | Indonesia | Indonesia Mattel Employee Exclusive Date Code(s): N20 |
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2021 | Hot Wheels Boulevard #33 |
Yellow | Plymouth logo on sides, Road Runner logo on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | RRSteelie | GRM06 | Thailand | Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): P22 |
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2022 | HW Race Team 5‑Pack | Race Team Blue | Yellow, white and red accents, "70" on sides, Goodyear logo on front fender, Hot Wheels logo on rear fender | Chrome / Plastic |
Light blue tint | White | DD8 Rim Red Chrome | HFV87 | Indonesia | Base code(s): R10 | ![]() | |
087/250 | 2025 | HW Art Cars 7/10 |
Yellow | Black polka dots on top and hood, black, red & blue polka dots on sides, black HW logo, star & comic burst graphics on hood, red & white "O" flower on top, red HW logo, "VROOM", "POP!", "ZOOM" inside red & blue comic bursts on sides, "HW" with red polka dot background on sides | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Front: red tire, white 5SP; Back: white tire, red 5SP | HYX31 | Malaysia | Base code(s): T44, T45, T46, T48 | ![]() |
087/250 | 2025 | HW Art Cars 7/10 |
HYX96 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() |
2006 card[]
From the back of the 2006 card:
FUN FACTS!
Did you know the Dodge counterpart to the Plymouth® Superbird, the Charger Daytona, was introduced in 1996 into the Hot Wheels® line, and retired in 2003?
2010 Muscle Mania card[]
From the back of the 2010 Muscle Mania card:
Born: 1969
Birthplace: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
Designer: Chrysler Group LLC
Specialty: With custom nose and rear wing and V8 426 HEMI® engine, this modified Road Runner was made to fly the coop.