Description[]
The Lotus Concept was a concept car designed by Steve Crijns, lead designer at Lotus Cars, for Hot Wheels's Designers Challenge. The car was designed to look "fun to drive" while showing off Lotus's design language.
The casting's wing and side strakes were made plastic in 2014.
Versions[]
The Lotus Concept has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 2008 | Designers Challenge | Metalflake Orange | Headlights, Lotus badge | Black Plastic | Chrome | Black | Chrome rim, Grey CM6 | M3313 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | Designers Challenge | Red | Headlights, Lotus badge, Red curvy lines with Black and white outlines on sides | Black Plastic | Tinted | Black | Chrome rim, Grey CM6 | M3321 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | Designers Challenge | Metalflake White | Headlights, Lotus badge | Black Plastic | Clear | Black | Chrome rim, Grey CM6 | M3313 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | Designers Challenge | Metalflake White | Headlights, Lotus badge | Black Plastic | Clear | Black | Red Rim, Grey CM6 | M3313 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | Designers Challenge | Metalflake Dark Gray | Headlights, Lotus badge, Black curvy lines with white outlines on sides | Black Plastic | Tinted | Black | Chrome rim, Grey CM6 | M3321 | Thailand | 
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| 134/190 | 2009 | Faster Than Ever 8/10 |
Light Green | Black Graphics outlined in White | Black Plastic | Blue Tint | Black | OH5 | 54886 | Malaysia | Only available in Multi-packs Base Code(s): B21 |
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| 134/190 | 2009 | Faster Than Ever 8/10 |
Light Green | Black Graphics outlined in White | Black Plastic | Blue Tint | Black | FTE | P2454 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): B14 | 
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| 068/244 | 2011 | Track Stars 3/15 |
Dark blue | Yellow, black & white tampos, "7" | Black Plastic | Yellow | Gray | Yellow OH5 | T9753 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C49 | 
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| 2012 | Team Hot Wheels High-Speed Wheel | Matte Black | Lotus Badge on hood, "12", Red stripe, "Hot Wheels" | Black Plastic | Red | Chrome | Red HSW | M3313 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2012 | Team Hot Wheels High-Speed Wheel | Matte Black | Lotus Badge on hood, "12", Red stripe, "Hot Wheels" | Black Plastic | Red | Chrome | White HSW | M3313 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2014 | Track Aces 5-Pack | Metalflake Green | Yellow & Black stripes, Lotus logo, White circle with number 9 inside | Black Plastic | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Yellow Rim OH5 | BFB26 | Thailand | Base code(s): F50, G38 | 
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| 2014 | Track Aces 5-Pack | Metalflake Green | Yellow & Black stripes, Lotus logo, White circle with number 9 inside | Black Plastic | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Chrome Gold Rim OH5 | BFB26 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
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2009 card[]
From the back of the 2009 card:
Born: 2007
Birthplace: Hethel, Norfolk, England
Designer: Lotus Cars
Specialty: With pronounced wheel arches, a curvaceous body and a lightweight design, this Lotus original was made for speed, performance, and fun.
Gallery[]
3D model
Wheel Variation
