Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Pandem CHASE

The Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Pandem, catalog number HRW01, is a 1:64 scale collector's model from the premium line, released in the Hot Wheels Car Culture: Modern Classics series. This is a Chase version—the rarest variant in the entire series, distributed in limited quantities—intended for adult collectors, fans of the Japanese tuning scene, and enthusiasts of the iconic R32.

The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Pandem casting was designed by Rob Matthes and debuted in 2024 as part of the Car Culture: Modern Classics series. The casting depicts a Skyline GT-R equipped with Pandem widebody flares. The HRW01 unit is marked with the number 0/5, which clearly indicates its Chase status. The body is black, featuring detailed headlights and taillights, and a very rich set of tampo prints: a ghost Hot Wheels logo, "tra-kyoto.com" and "Rocket Bunny Racing" lettering on the sides, "Rocket Bunny Racing" on the front splitter, and Toyo Tires, Work, and Hot Wheels logos along with "tra-kyoto.com" and "Rocket Bunny Racing" lettering on the hood. The chassis is made of black metal, the windows are tinted, the interior is black, and the model rolls on black RR5SPM wheels—five-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand. The entire design follows the "murdered out" aesthetic, meaning an all-black car, which clearly distinguishes the Chase from other models in the series.

The model was created in the colors of Pandem and Rocket Bunny—a line of widebody kits from the Japanese studio TRA Kyoto, led by designer Kei Miura. Rocket Bunny and Pandem kits revolutionized the global tuning scene by introducing aggressive, riveted, and bolt-on fender flares; the tra-kyoto.com, Rocket Bunny Racing, Toyo Tires, and Work logos present on the model replicate authentic markings of cars built in this style.

The original vehicle is the third-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R, codenamed BNR32, designed by Naganori Ito and introduced in 1989—the first car to carry the Skyline GT-R name after a sixteen-year hiatus. It was built for Group A racing and powered by a 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six RB26DETT engine, delivering power to all four wheels. The R32's dominance in touring car racing was so great that an Australian magazine dubbed it "Godzilla"—a nickname that stuck to the entire GT-R family. Production ended in 1994 after 43,937 units were built.

The collector value of this release is very high: the Chase status means limited allocation per case, and the combination of the iconic R32, licensed Pandem styling, and premium construction with a metal chassis and Real Riders tires makes the HRW01 one of the most sought-after models of the year.

FAQ

Is the Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Pandem HRW01 a Chase version?
Yes. The model is marked with the number 0/5 in the Car Culture: Modern Classics series and is a Chase version, available in limited quantities.

What wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model rolls on black RR5SPM wheels—five-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires.

What lettering is on this model?
The body features a ghost Hot Wheels logo, "tra-kyoto.com" and "Rocket Bunny Racing" lettering, and the hood additionally features Toyo Tires and Work logos.