Description
The Drift Rod is co-molded. The body is formed by ejecting two colors of plastic in the mold, of which one color is usually transparent. Due to cost cutting, Drift Rod lost its co-molding in 2017.
Versions
The Drift Rod 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 | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 085/250 | 2013 | HW Stunt - HW Drift Race | Grey | White, Orange, Black & Silver tampos, '327' & race deco on sides | Matte Black Metal | Tinted (Green) | Chrome | White 10SP & Chrome Green rim PR5 | X1644 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): F27 |
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| 085/250 | 2013 | HW Stunt - HW Drift Race | Blue | White, Pink, Black & Blue tampos, '327' & race deco on sides | Matte Black Metal | Tinted (Yellow) | Chrome | Chrome rim PR5 | X1910 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): F27 |
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| 173/250 | 2014 | HW Race - X-Raycers | Black | White, Blue & Green circuit tampos, '08' & HW logo on sides | Anodized Antrifreeze Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | Clear Green, Black 10SP | BFD42 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G02, G03 | 
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| 321/365 | 2017 | X-Raycers 7/10 |
Clear Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides & top, Black & Green '12' & HW logo on sides | Yellow Metal | Tinted (Green) | Chrome | Clear Green, Chrome rim OH5 | DTY12 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K25 | 
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| 177/365 | 2018 | X-Raycers 5/10 |
Clear Yellow | Blue & Purple stripes & Pale Green 'X06' on sides | Unpainted Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | Clear Purple, Chrome Blue PR5 | FJW94 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L05 | 
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| 2019 | X-Raycers 5-Pack | Clear Dark Blue | White, Orange & Yellow stripes, 'Xone' & sponsor logos on sides | Black Metal | Tinted (Green) | Chrome | Clear Green, White MC5 | FYL20 | Indonesia | Base code(s): M16 | 
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| 2020 | Mystery Models (Series 1) 11/12 |
Red | Black, White & Blue stripes, '11', 'TWU' & HW logo on sides & hood | Black Metal | Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | White rim MC5 | GJL84 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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2013 card
From the back of the 2013 card:
Born: 2013
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: The aerodynamics on this muscle rod are ideal for speeding down the straights and sliding sideways around corners. It boasts a V8 engine and is loaded with pure, tire-shredding power.