'81 DeLorean DMC-12

'81 DeLorean DMC-12
Debut Series	2010 New Models
Produced	2010 - 2014 (Original) 2015 - Present (Retool)
Designer	Manson Cheung
Number	R0931

Description

The DeLorean DMC-12 was originally designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign in Turin, Italy. For the Mattel Hot Wheels release, the car was re-created by Manson Cheung. Text on the back of the packaging reads "Italian designed and British engineered, this American dream car with gull-wing doors, rear engine and stainless steel body was a sports car unlike anything else on the roads in the 1980s - or today!"

In late 2012, the Hot Wheels Red Line Club introduced a limited edition (4000 units) of a "doors up" version of the DeLorean. Designer Manson Cheung posted to a DeLorean enthusiast site:

Totally new sculpt. I reworked the car to better match the real car. I did not have my car when I made the first one for 2010 line. I took measurements off my car to make this one the best (as it may be the last) DeLorean that Hot Wheels can make. Although, some sacrifices were made (wheel size, graphic application, opening feature) because of production limitations. Also, this one is an Automatic, all others were Manual. Packed with doors open in same blister as RLC BTTF2. Limited to 4000. Available only through HotWheelsCollectors.com, and soon at delorean.com.

Versions

The '81 DeLorean DMC-12 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
015/240	2010	2010 New Models 15/44	Metalflake Silver	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Light Blue	Light Gray	10SP	R0931	Malaysia	Base code(s): B41, B44, B46
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Metalflake Silver	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Light Blue	Light Gray	10SP	R0931	Malaysia	International card Base code(s): B41, B44, B46
015/240	2010	2010 New Models 15/44	Brushed Metalflake Bronze	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Light Tan to Pinkish Tan	Gold Chrome 10SP	R0931	Malaysia	Base code(s): C05, C06, C12, C13
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Brushed Metalflake Bronze	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Light Tan to Pinkish Tan	Gold Chrome 10SP	R0931	Malaysia	International card Base code(s): C05, C06, C12, C13
015/240	2010	2010 New Models 15/44	Gloss Black	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Gray	10SP	R0931	Malaysia	Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Gloss Black	Light and trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Gray	10SP	R0931	Malaysia	International card Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42
141/244	2011	Faster Than Ever 1/10	Metalflake Silver	Light and trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers.	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	FTE	T9848	Malaysia	Base code(s): C49, C51, D05
	2012	Boulevard - Ahead of Its Time	Silver	Light and trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers.	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	RR	W4600	Malaysia	Opening Rear Hatch Base code(s): E01
	2012	HWC.com Special Editions	Polished & Plated Zamac	Light and trim details, polished and plated opening doors, black bumpers, exterior mirrors	Matte Black / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	X0559	China	4,000 pieces New Casting Opening Doors Base code(s): E49WA
	2013	HW Jukebox 24/32	Black	Multi-color "New Wave" Graphics - Green, Purple, Pink with Hot Wheels logo on rear quarter panel	Silver / Plastic	Clear	Silver	10SP	Y9392	Malaysia	Base code(s): F31
033/250	2014	HW City - Speed Team	Metalflake Silver	Black Stripe with red hash marks on lower body and hood	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	10SP	BFC53	Malaysia	Base code(s): F24, F32, F37, F43
033/250	2014	HW City - Speed Team	Red	Black Stripe with silver hash marks on lower body and hood	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	10SP	BFF47	Malaysia	Base code(s): F49, G02
184/250	2015	HW Race - Track Aces	Red	Yellow & White stripes on sides, Red stars & '10' on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Tan	5SP	CFH80	Malaysia	Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): H17, H20
184/250	2015	HW Race - Track Aces	Spectraflame Dark Red	Yellow & White stripes on sides, hood & roof, Red stars & '10' on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Tan	TRR	CFJ38	Malaysia	Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean 2015 Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): H15, H16
270/365	2018	Factory Fresh 7/10	Dark Grey	Black trim stripe on sides. Black vent details on pillars. Detailed taillights & sidemarkers. "DMC" on rear license	Black / Plastic	Tinted (smoke)	Grey	DD8	FJW11	Malaysia	Base code(s): L10, L15, L16, L17
	2018	50th Anniversary Throwback 4/10	Light Green	Yellow patterned lines on hood and sides	Gold / Plastic	Clear	Green	Gold 5SP	FRF33	Malaysia	Base code(s): L02, L11
	2018	50th Anniversary Throwback 10-Pack	White	Blue & Red Stripes and 'Police'	Blue / Plastic	Tinted	Black	5SP		Malaysia	Base Code(s): L31

Trivia

The paint job and the tampos on the 2015 versions are a direct nod to the Turismo, the original 1981 Hot Wheels unlicensed DeLorean.
In 19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention, a re-tooled casting of the DeLorean was the only other Hot Wheels DeLorean with opening Gull-Wing doors on April 7, 2019. The other being the 2012 RLC Exclusive DeLorean.

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External Links

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