Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Audi S4 quattro

The Hot Wheels Audi S4 quattro, product number HRV81, is a 1:64 scale collectible model from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2024 as part of the Car Culture: World Tour series, occupying position 5/5. This die-cast car is aimed at collectors of German sports sedans, fans of quattro all-wheel drive, and enthusiasts of toy cars featuring rubber tires and a metal base. Within the collecting community, this model is also referred to as the Audi A4 B5 in the S4 version.

The Audi S4 quattro casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones and debuted in 2021 as part of the Car Culture: Deutschland Design series. The casting is based on the first generation of the Audi S4, factory-designated as the 8D. The HRV81 specimen is finished in Light Silver Metallic, with detailed headlights, taillights, and trim. The base is black metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is black. The model rolls on wheels with chrome rims, coded as Chrome Rim RR5SPM, featuring Real Riders rubber tires exclusive to the Premium line. It is manufactured in Thailand.

The real Audi S4 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A4 sedan; S4 versions feature more powerful engines, upgraded brakes, a reworked suspension, larger wheels, and modified bodywork compared to the A4. The 8D generation was produced from October 1997 to September 2001 in both sedan and Avant estate body styles. The car is powered by a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 265 hp (195 kW) and 400 Nm of torque available from as low as 1,850 rpm, with power delivered to all wheels via a permanent quattro system with a Torsen T-2 differential. Buyers could choose between a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

The Hot Wheels Audi S4 quattro HRV81 is a solid addition to any display case—German sedans from the 90s appear in the Premium line less frequently than dedicated sports cars, and models with rubber tires have shorter production runs than mainline releases.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Audi S4 quattro HRV81 have rubber tires?
Yes. As a Premium line model, it features Real Riders tires mounted on Chrome Rim RR5SPM wheels.

Which generation of the Audi S4 does this casting represent?
The casting is based on the first-generation Audi S4, factory-designated as the 8D, built on the B5 generation A4 platform.

What engine did the real Audi S4 8D have?
The car was powered by a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 265 hp, equipped with permanent quattro all-wheel drive.