'81 DeLorean DMC-12

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; despite having sculpted many Hot Wheels into 3D models in the past this was his first Hot Wheels design.

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 1985, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis made the car a pop-culture icon in the sci-fi classic Back To The Future, in which it is portrayed as a time machine.

This casting features an opening trunk. The casting was retooled in 2015, removing the opening trunk and gaining partially open side windows.

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 & trim details	Black / Plastic	Light Blue	Light Gray	10SP	R0931	Malaysia	Base code(s): B38, B41, B44, B46
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Metalflake Silver	Light & trim details	Black / Plastic	Light Blue	Light Gray	10SP			Base code(s): B38, B41, B44, B46
015/240	2010	2010 New Models 15/44	Satin Gold	Light & trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Light Tan to Pinkish Tan	Gold Chrome 10SP			Base code(s): C05, C06, C08, C11, C12, C13
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Satin Gold	Light & trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Light Tan to Pinkish Tan	Gold Chrome 10SP			Base code(s): C05, C06, C08, C11, C12, C13
015/240	2010	2010 New Models 15/44	Gloss Black	Light & trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Gray	10SP			Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42
016/214	2010	2010 HW Premiere 16/52	Gloss Black	Light & trim details	Black / Plastic	Clear	Gray	10SP			Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42
141/244	2011	Faster Than Ever 1/10	Metalflake Silver	Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers.	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	FTE	T9848	Malaysia	Base code(s): C48, C49, C51, D05
	2012	Hot Wheels Boulevard: Ahead of Its Time	Silver	Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers.	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	TRR	W4600	Malaysia	Opening Rear Hatch Base code(s): E01
	2013	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 & 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 & 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 * sides	Gold / Plastic	Clear	Green	Gold 5SP	FRF33	Malaysia	Base code(s): L02, L11, L14, L18, L19
	2018	50th Anniversary Throwback 10-Pack	White	Blue & Red Stripes & 'Police'	Blue / Plastic	Tinted	Black	5SP	FWN23	Malaysia	Base code(s): L31
	2021	Hot Wheels Boulevard #34	Unpainted	Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers.	Black / Metal	Clear	Gray	Chrome RR8SP	HCM79	Thailand	Base code(s): P23
	2021	Mystery Models (Series 3) 1/12	Black	Yellow stripes on side & hood.	Gray / Plastic	Green	Gray	DD8	GTF34	Malaysia	Base code(s):
101/250	2023	HW: The '80s 8/10	Metalflake Pale Blue	Blue, Light Blue, and Black stripes on hood and sides. "DELOREAN" on hood, HW logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (smoke)	Black	Gold 10SP	HKG84	Malaysia	Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): R46, R47, R49
101/250	2023	HW: The '80s 8/10	Matte Dark Blue	White, Yellow, and Orange stripes on hood and sides. "DELOREAN" on hood, HW logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (smoke)	Grey	White 10SP	HKJ65	Malaysia	Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): S15, S19, S20
101/250	2023	Red Edition 10/12							HKL60	Malaysia	Target Exclusive Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s):
	2023	DeLorean Collector Set	ZAMAC	Black bumper guard on sides; "DE LOREAN" on rear; painted headlights, front turn signals, & taillights	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	CGRR8SP	HRG98	Thailand	Released in the Mattel Creations Collaboratory Base code(s): S30
???/250	2024	HW Rolling Metal ?/?							HTF28	Malaysia	Treasure Hunt Base code(s):

2010 card[]

From the back of the 2010 card:

Born: 1981
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Designer: Giorgetto, Guigiaro, Italdesign
Specialty: 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!

2023 card[]

From the back of the 2023 Mattel Creations Collaboratory Card:

Live the dream and roam the open road in the most impressive automobile of the year. Embrace the future as gull-wing doors rise effortlessly, beckoning you inside for an otherworldly driving experience. This two-seater sports car features a rear-mounted engine, stainless-steel outer body, and electric windows.
Some vehicles not for use with some Hot Wheels^® sets.