Description[]
The Nitro Tailgater is a Hot Wheels original design which depicts a crossover SUV heavily modified for drag racing, with modifications including a an opened rear window which double as a rear wing, a drag parachute and wheelie bar, 6 bucket seats, a blown V8 with quad side exhausts, and a front lip.
Versions[]
The Nitro Tailgater has been released 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 |
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| 153/250 | 2015 | HW Race: World Race | Blue | Baby Blue & White stripes on sides, White Racing-HW logos & 'NT' on sides, taillight tampos | Matte Black / Metal |
Clear Blue | Chrome | Orange Chrome rim, Black PR5 | CFG77 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): G52, H03 |
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| 153/250 | 2015 | HW Race: World Race | Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides, White Racing-HW logos & 'NT' on sides, taillight tampos | Matte Black / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | Yellow rim, Black PR5 | CFM12 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H24, H27, H28 |
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| 039/250 | 2016 | Super Chromes 4/10 |
Chrome | Orange, Black, White & Red designs, 'Nitro Tailgater', race logos on sides | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Orange) | Grey | Black & Orange 5SP | DHP67 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Base code(s): H38 |
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| 2017 | X-Raycers 5-Pack | Black | Yellow, Red & Silver deco on sides. | Orange / Metal |
Red | Chrome | Orange Chrome PR5 | DVF96 | Thailand or Indonesia | Base code(s): K11, K18 | 
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| 2020 | HW Rescue 5-Pack | Red | Red, Yellow & White flames, Black & White stripes, Fire Chief | Black / Metal |
Yellow | Chrome | Yellow RA6 | GHP61 | Indonesia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2020 | Color Shifters | Warm: Purple Cold: Blue |
Checkered flag graphics, flames, "00" on sides | Matte black / Metal |
Yellow tint | Chrome | PR5 | GBF27 | China | Base code(s): | 
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| 2021 | Action 5-Pack | Black | Silver, Black & Purple stripes on sides, "NT" "4" | Burgundy / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Chrome | Orange tires, White TRAP5 | GTN44 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): P07 | 
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| 2021 | Color Reveal | Warm: Neon Green Cold: Black |
Black Splatter design, HW Logo, Neon Green flame design. | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Pink) | Chrome | Gold Rim OH5 | GYP18 | Thailand | Came coated in yellow paint Base Code(s): P16 |
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| 2022 | Advent Calendar | Black | Silver, Black & Purple stripes on sides, "NT" "4" | Burgundy / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Chrome | Orange tires, White TRAP5 | HCW15 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): R26 |
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| 2022 | Blue and Pink 6/6 |
Chrome Pink | Blue accents, "54" on sides | Metalflake Navy Blue / Metal |
Clear | Black | 5SP | HDH66 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2022 | Hot Wheels Skate | White | Detailed taillights, "SPEED CLUB" on sides, Speed Lines, circle flame logo on sides | Matte black / Metal |
Black tint | Chrome | 5SP | HGT77 | Indonesia | Packaged with Speed Shredder Base code(s): R07 |
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| 2022 | Color Reveal | HFD08 | Came coated in red paint Base Code(s): |
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| 2024 | Action 5-Pack | Lime green | Black, orange and yellow stripes on sides, "NITRO TAILGATER", "3" on sides | Green / Metal |
Light blue tint | Chrome | Orange wheel, black (rear) and white (front) RA6 | HTV45 | Indonesia | Base code(s): | 
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2015 card[]
From the back of the 2015 card:
Born: 2015
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: This urban beast is loaded with power. With 6 bucket seats, a blown engine and tons of torque, it's probably the coolest ride the carpool line has ever seen.
Gallery[]
Nitro Tailgater Clors Shifter
NITRO TAILGATER COLOR SHIFTER
Nitro Tailgater (below)