Description[]
The Z-Rod is a hot rod that was shaped like a Letter Z, hence its name. It has an exposed exhaust, somewhat also resembling the Letter Z.
Versions[]
The Z-Rod has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 045/250 | 2016 | Super Chromes 10/10 |
Chrome | Light Green & Black stripes across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Chrome Green PR5 | DHN96 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H42, H43, H47 |
|
| 045/250 | 2016 | Super Chromes 10/10 |
Chrome Gold | Brown stripes & HW logo on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Grey Tire & Black PR5 | DHW63 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): J10, J11, J12, J15 |
|
| 233/365 | 2017 | HW Glow Wheels 2/10 |
Satin Red | Orange, Yellow & White flames on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Black & Glow-in-the-Dark 5SP | DTY31 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K10, K11, K12 | 
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| 326/365 | 2017 | HW Glow Wheels 2/10 |
Blue | Blue & White flames on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Black & Glow-in-the-Dark 5SP | DVC08 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K25 | 
|
| 2018 | Multipack Exclusive | Matte Black | Green stripes across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Chrome Green RA6 | FWG56 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K45, K46 | 
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| 2018 | Mystery Models (Series 2) 1/12 |
Maroon | Green, Black & White graphics on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Green & Black OH5 | FKX40 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 166/250 | 2019 | Rod Squad 10/10 |
Dark Blue | Orange & Yellow flames on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Chrome Orange rim ST8 | FYC19 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M03 | 
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| 166/250 | 2019 | Rod Squad 10/10 |
Green | Red & Orange flames on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted | Chrome Red rim ST8 | FYD95 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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2016 card[]
From the back of the 2016 card:
Born: 2016
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: This modern interpretation of a hot rod is powered by a direct injection, V-6 engine. The engine, drivetrain, and body all attach to the z-shaped rails that run along the sides and form the structural backbone of the car.
Gallery[]
2017
2018 Z-Rod (Matte Black)
2018 Z-Rod (Matte Black)
2018 Z-Rod (Matte Black)
Z-ROD Road squad GREEN
