X-Steam

Description[]

X-Steam is a steam-powered race car with a steampunk aesthetic. This casting features a movable front splitter, dubbed the "flip-lip" by its designer, Miguel López; the splitter can be adjusted upwards to allow the car to clear loops and downwards for display purposes. This was Miguel López's last design before he left Mattel; the casting was given its name by one of his cousins.

The casting was retooled for its Hot Wheels id release, now featuring a different engine and steering wheel piece; the base was also significantly modified to accommodate for the RFID chip.

Versions[]

The X-Steam has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Engine Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
145/250	2015	HW Race: X-Raycers	Black	Gold & Tan stripes, Silver 'X' & HW logo on sides	Metalflake Copper / Metal	Gold	Gold	Gold & Brown OH5SP	CFG98	Malaysia	New Model Base code(s): H13
040/250	2016	Super Chromes 5/10	Chrome	Small Red HW logo on sides, Red stripes on sides	Matte Black / Metal	Dark Grey	Dark Red	Chrome Gold & Metalflake Brown OH5SP	DHP68	Malaysia	Base code(s): H36
040/250	2016	Super Chromes 5/10	Chrome Gold	Small Red HW logo on sides, Blue stripes on sides	Matte Black / Metal	Dark Grey	Blue	Black & Teal OH5SP	DHW58	Malaysia	Base code(s): H52
272/365	2017	X-Raycers 5/10	Green	Blue, HW logo	Unpainted / Metal	Chrome	Blue	Yellow & Purple PR5	DTY10	Malaysia	Base code(s): K16, K19
088/365	2018	Super Chromes 6/10	Chrome	Black stripe & HW Logo on sides	Metalflake Brown / Metal	Brown	Black	Chrome Rimmed Black 5SP	FJX03	Malaysia	Base code(s): K41
209/365	2018	Super Chromes 6/10	Gold Chrome	Black & Violet stripes & HW Logo on sides	Metalflake Purple / Metal	Purple	Black	Gold Chrome Rim, Purple 5SP	FJY76	Malaysia	Base code(s): L09
	2020	X-Raycers 5-Pack	Black	White, Red & Black stripes on sides, “X-Steam” on left side, “X-Raycers” “5” on right side,	Bronze / Metal	Chrome	Cream	Transparent Red & Black J5	GHP59	Indonesia	Base Code(s): N10, N12
	2021	Hot Wheels id: HW Daredevils 02/04	Chrome	Flames, stars, "13", "Dare Devils", "Fearless" on sides	Transparent red / Plastic	Dark chrome	Neon orange	ID	HBG08	Malaysia	Modified casting Base code(s): P32, P33

2015 card[]

From the back of the 2015 card:

Born: 2015
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels^®
Specialty: Inside its massive front burner, water boils to a super-hot 500°, propelling its iron gears and cylinders to emit steam that scorches out its side and rear brass pipes. Once strapped in, you'll realize you've never experienced anything like this ultra unique, steam-powered, 12-cylinder racer!

Gallery[]

External Links[]

2016 X-Steam pictures