Hot Wheels Porsche set 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

The Hot Wheels '89 Porsche 944 Turbo, product number HRW58, is a 1:64 scale collectible model released in 2024 as part of the themed Porsche series, featuring as number 3/6. This die-cast car is aimed at collectors of classic Porsches, fans of 80s automotive culture, and collectors of single-brand themed series. In the collecting community, the model is also referred to as the 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo.

The '89 Porsche 944 Turbo casting was designed for Mattel by Ryu Asada, and it debuted in 2020 within the Porsche series. The casting features a unique detail: a stethoscope is molded into the cargo area under the hatch, which Ryu Asada added as a tribute to his oncologist, who drove a 944. In the HRW58 edition, the stethoscope is finished in silver, making it particularly visible. The model is finished in black paint with detailed taillights and trim, silver stripes on the hood and sides, and "Porsche" lettering on the flanks. The base is black plastic, the windows are tinted in a smoke shade, and the interior is black. The model rolls on S5 wheels. It is manufactured in Thailand.

The 2024 Porsche series is a six-piece themed collection dedicated exclusively to the German brand's models, gathering both classics and contemporary cars.

The real Porsche 944 is a sports car designed by Harm Lagaay and produced at the Porsche factory in Neckarsulm from 1982 to 1991. The model was built on a chassis borrowed from the Porsche 924, and the 944 Turbo version is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupé produced from 1985 to 1991. In the Porsche lineup, the 944 was positioned above the 924 coupé and below the 928 and 911 models. The car is powered by a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 250 hp. A total of 25,245 units of the Turbo version were built.

The Hot Wheels '89 Porsche 944 Turbo HRW58 is an interesting addition to any display case—the silver stethoscope in the trunk makes this execution one of the most distinctive versions of the casting, and themed series dedicated to a single brand disappear from shelves quickly.

FAQ

What is the stethoscope visible in the trunk of the model?
It is a detail added by designer Ryu Asada as a tribute to his oncologist, who drove a Porsche 944. In the HRW58 release, the stethoscope is finished in silver.

What kind of base does the Hot Wheels '89 Porsche 944 Turbo HRW58 have?
The base is black plastic; the model sits on S5 wheels.

How many Porsche 944 Turbo units were produced?
A total of 25,245 units of the Turbo version were built, produced between 1985 and 1991.