Description[]
Way 2 Fast is a hot rod which has its front extended outward for room for two powerful engines, elongating the body and making it look somewhat truck-like. It is playable in Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing, where it is available by default. It has ironically low Top Speed, along with low Control and Stunt ability, but has high durability and is equipped with 4x4. It is also in Hot Wheels: Velocity X, where it is unlocked by finding the key in Turbine Sands. It has high Top Speed, but poor Control, Armor, and Stunt ability.
Versions[]
The Way 2 Fast has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Coll # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 | 1997 | 1997 First Editions 7/12 |
Orange | Black & White checkerboard & Red HW Logo on roof | Silver Painted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Thailand | Featured In Stunt Track Driver, Turbo Racing, and Stunt track driver 2 (as a NPC Car) | 
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| Unpainted / Metal |
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| 514 | 1997 | 1997 First Editions 7/12 |
Orange | Black & White checkerboard & Red HW Logo on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 16667 | Malaysia | Variations with or without "TM" to the right of base name | 
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| 1998 | Early Times | Purple | Yellow, orange, red, & green flames on sides, "EARLY TIMES '98 MID-WINTER ROD RUN" with Early Times logo on black roof | ZAMAC | Chrome | 5SP | 19065 | Malaysia | Limited Edition of 10,000 | 
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| 760 | 1998 | Treasure Hunts 12/12 |
Black Gold Metalflake | Red Stripes, White gumball & "1" tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 18826 | Thailand | 
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| 1998 | Dream Halloween | Zamac | Orange & back swirls with white bats & moon. 1998 Dream Halloween on roof | Black Painted / Metal |
Dark Chrome | 5SP | N/A | Thailand | 
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| 1998 | Timeless Toys 4-Pack | Met. Blue | 2 Large "Hot Wheels" logos on roof, flames on side, w/"Leading The Way!" | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 21131 | Thailand | Toys R Us Exclusive | 
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| 994 | 1999 | Mainline | Metalflake Black | Orange, White & Gold tampos | Metalflake Gold / Metal |
Chrome | Gold 5SP | 23804 | Malaysia | 
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| 994 | 1999 | Full Grid Exclusive Trailer Edition | Red | Black roof, yellow flames outlined in blue on sides & roof, Hot Wheels logo on roof | Black / Metal |
Chrome | Gold DDRR | 23804 | Malaysia | Limited Edition of 15,000 | 
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| 1999 | Street Rods 4-Car Set | Metallic Green | Red flames outlined in Yellow | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 23292 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
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| 1999 | Cop Rods | White | Black Roof, Indianapolis Police Livery | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 23435 | Thailand | K-B Toys Exclusive | 
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| 2000 | Brach's | Red | White scallops with black highlighting on sides & roof, BRACH'S logo on roof & rear, Hot Wheels logo on sides, detailed taillights | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 26244 | Malaysia | 
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| 115 | 2000 | Virtual Collection | Dark Met. Red | Orange, White & Gold tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 27082 | Malaysia and Thailand | Code: WAY2KUL | 
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| 2000 | Bonus Car | Dark Met. Red | Black, White & Gold pinstripe tampos, w/"Mystery Car 2000" | Gold / Metal |
Black | 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 248 | 2000 | Mainline | Grey | Blue, Black, & White tampos. Black stripe flush with back of body. 'Heralda' & 'Way 2 Fast Racing' on sides. | Black / Metal |
Chrome | PR5 | 29305 | Thailand | 
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| 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 2000 | Champion Auto Show | White | Purple finger stripes on sides. CHAMPIONSHIP Auto Show on roof. |
Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 20003 | Thailand | Special Edition | 
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| 2001 | Hot Wheels Racing: Way 2 Fast 1/4 |
Blue | 'Mobil 1'12 | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 29507 | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Hot Wheels Racing: Way 2 Fast 2/4 |
White | HW'01' | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 29632 | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Hot Wheels Racing: Way 2 Fast 3/4 |
Yellow | M&M's 36 | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 52619 | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Hot Wheels Racing: Way 2 Fast 4/4 |
Black | White, Yellow & Red "McDonald's" & "96" tampos | Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | 52620 | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | 10-Car Party Pack | White | Black, Gold, Silver "Celebration Special". | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Gold PR5 | 52579 | Thailand | Kmart Exclusive | 
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| 2002 | Hot Wheels Originals | Black | Yellow, Orange & Red flames w/ Blue outline | Black / Metal |
Dark Chrome | 5SP | 56020 | Thailand | 
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| 2002 | HW Side Show 5-Pack | Yellow | 2 Headed Street Freak | Unpainted / Metal |
Gold | Gold PR5 | 54447 | Thailand | 
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| Black / Metal |
Malaysia | 
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| 2004 | Yu-Gi-Oh vs. Slifer the Sky Dragon Entertainment 2-Pack | White | Yu Gi Oh on roof | Black / Metal |
Gold | Gold PR5 | C3228 | Thailand | 
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| 2004 | Halloween Highway 2-Pack | Black | "Robot's of Planet Hypno" tampos | Orange / Metal |
Chrome | Orange 5SP | G5262 | Thailand | 
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| 094 | 2005 | Pin Hedz 4/5 |
Dark Met. Red | Black, White and Gold pinstripe tampos, | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | FTE | G6821 | Malaysia | 
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| 5SP | 
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| Silver | 
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| 152 | 2006 | Mainline | Silver | White Tribal Flames with Black & Blue Outlines, Black Hot Wheels on the Roof. | Satin Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | J8009 | Malaysia | Also released on Walmart exclusive Red Card | 
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| 152 | 2006 | Mainline | Silver | White Tribal Flames with Black & Blue Outlines, Black Hot Wheels on the Sides. | Satin Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | J8009 | Malaysia | ||
| 152 | 2006 | Mainline | Yellow | Dark Red tribal flames outlined in Gold & Black | Satin Black / Metal |
Chrome | 5SP | J8009 | Malaysia | 
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| 2007 | Street Show 1/32 |
Metalflake Blue | Black Roof, White scallops | Silver Painted / Metal |
Chrome | SS5SP | L3037 | China | 
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| 2007 | Street Show 9/32 |
Metalflake Red | White Roof w/red flames, white sides w/red flames | Black Painted / Metal |
Chrome | SS5SP | L3053 | China | Featured In HW Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (Under Rocket Class) | 
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| 128/196 | 2008 | Team: Rat Rods 4/4 |
Matte Light Grey | Black & Silver "Dirty Rat" on sides, tribal pinstripe on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome | Dark Gray 5SP | M6898 | Malaysia | Base code(s): A25, A36 | 
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| PR5 | Base code(s): A26 | 
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| 2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Dark Olive Green | Dark Gray & Off-White checkers on roof | Matte Gold / Metal |
Gold | 5SP | M0543 | China | Production code(s): 1837AZ, 1907AZ | 
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| 159/190 | 2009 | Modified Rides 3/10 |
Metalflake Purple | Black, Gold & Light Green Graphics. "13", Skulls | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Gold PR5 | P2479 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B28 | 
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2006 card[]
From the back of the 2006 card:
FUN FACTS!
The Way 2 Fast® was introduced into the Hot Wheels® line in 1997! Look for the highly collectible Treasure Hunt version, released in 1998!
2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 1997
Birthplace: El Segundo, California, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels
Specialty: With 2 blown racing engines and a '30s sedan body, this dragster was made for 1/4-mile coolness.
Video Game Appearances[]
- Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
- Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing
- Hot Wheels: Velocity X
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
- Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver 2: Get'n Dirty (Prop only)
Gallery[]
TM and no TM Malaysia base on First Edition 1997 First Editions release on card.
Brach's Candy Promotion Version
Way 2 FastStreet Rods 4 Pack 1998
Way 2 Fast as a playable car in Hot Wheels Velocity X for the PS2 and GameCube
Dream Halloween
1998 Dream Halloween
#248 PR5
Malaysia Street Freak
Street Show Red
Way 2 Fast in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbo Charged
Halloween Highway release on card.
Left side of the Halloween Highway release.
Roof graphic on the Halloween Highway release.
Early Times 1998
Early Times Back of Card 1998
Dream Halloween 1998
Full Grid Exclusive 1999
Full Grid Exclusive Back of Card 1999
Brach's 2000
Brach's Back of Card 2000
Hot Wheels Originals 2002
Street Show 2007
Street Show 2007
