Description[]
The Volkswagen SP2 is a sports car that was developed and produced by Volkswagen do Brazil from 1973 to 1976, mainly for the Brazilian market. Designed by Márcio Piancastelli and José Martins and spawned from "Project X" started by Rudolf Leiding, CEO of Volkswagen do Brazil, the SP2 was created to rejuvenate Volkswagen's image in Brazil. The car was powered by a 1.7L Type 3 flat-4, with its basic underpinnings borrowed from the Variant. The "SP" in the name is said to be an abbreviation for "São Paolo", but it may have also stood for "Special Project", "Sport Prototype", "Special Performance" or "SPort Car"; it was also given the unenviable nickname of "Sem Potência" (lit. "no power") due to the car's lackluster performance. Despite its sleek appearance, the car's inability to surpass its competitors ultimately led to its demise, with production ceasing in February 1976 with 10,205 produced.
This is Hot Wheels's first Brazilian car model.
Versions[]
The Volkswagen SP2 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 |
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126/240 | 2010 | All Stars 8/10 |
Orange | Silver & Black stripes on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | R7551 | Malaysia | Walmart card release includes keychain Base codes: C14, C15, C17, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24, C25 |
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046/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 46/52 |
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2012 | Easter Eggsclusives | Pearl Orange | White, Blue, & Black stripes on sides, 'Easter 2012' on sides, White & Blue stripes on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Gray | White 10SP | W4020 | Thailand | Base code(s): D47, D49, D50 | ||
2012 | Multipack Exclusive | Pearl White | Red side stripes, & Black stripes on the bottom, "VWSP2" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | 54886 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E25 | ||
2016 | Retro Style | White | Blue and Black Rally-Inspired graphics. #432, "VW" logo on roof, sponsor logos on sides | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | DNF19 | Malaysia | Base codes: H49, J03, J04, J12, J50 | ||
2017 | Car Culture: Air-Cooled 4/5 |
Yellow | Dark Blue, Black, White & Green stripes & checkers on sides & hood, '16' on sides, VW logo on hood | ZAMAC | Tinted | Black | D7RR | DWH74 | Thailand | Base codes: J49, J50, K01 | ||
119/250 | 2019 | Volkswagen 10/10 |
Metallic Pale Yellow | Orange, Yellow and Black Stripes on Sides and Hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Grey) | Red | MC5 | FYD62 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L44, L45, L47, L48, L49, L51 | |
119/250 | 2019 | Volkswagen 10/10 |
Red | White, Light Blue and Black Stripes on Sides and Hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | MC5 | FYF71 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21 | |
2022 | Volkswagen 4/8 |
Forest Green | Detailed headlights, orange and black stripes on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Gold Chrome LW | HDH43 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R09, R10, R11, R18, R24 | ||
2023 | Ultra Hots 8/8 |
Spectraflame Apple Green | Detailed headlights and taillights, "ULTRHOZ" rear plate, afterburner flames, white accents, black stripes over hood and sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (smoke) | Black | UH | HLH87 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R30, R32, R34, R35 |
2010 All Stars card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1974
Birthplace: Wolfsburg, Germany
Designer: Volkswagen Group
Specialty: With a rear engine and exotic lines, this sports car was made for racing through the streets of São Paolo, Brazil.