Hot Wheels PREMIUM Pop Culture 2009 Nissan GT-R

The Hot Wheels 2009 Nissan GT-R, catalog number DJF40, is a collectible model from the Premium line, released in the Hot Wheels Entertainment: Gran Turismo series as item 5/5. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors, fans of Japanese automotive culture, and gamers raised on console racing simulators who expect a metal base and rubber tires.

The 2009 Nissan GT-R casting was designed by Kevin Cao and debuted in 2009 in the New Models series under number N4004. The 2016 DJF40 version is finished in black. Details include refined taillight prints, GT logos on the hood, sides, and rear, "Gran Turismo" lettering on the windshield, and the number "5" on the sides and rear. The base is black and metal, the windows have a smoke tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on black RR6SP wheels with chrome rims—six-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. It was manufactured in Malaysia.

The series was created as a collaboration between Hot Wheels and the Gran Turismo brand, the iconic racing simulator franchise from Polyphony Digital, developed for PlayStation consoles since 1997. Over the decades, Gran Turismo has shaped players' perceptions of Japanese automotive culture, and the Nissan GT-R R35 is one of the cars most strongly associated with it—the number "5" on the sides of this model is a direct reference to the fifth installment of the series.

The prototype is the Nissan GT-R, internally designated CBA-R35, the brand's flagship four-seater sports car, unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show as a 2009 model year vehicle. The design was developed by Hirohisa Ono under the direction of Shiro Nakamura. The car is powered by a 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 VR38DETT engine, producing approximately 480 hp in the premiere version, paired with a six-speed dual-clutch BorgWarner transmission and all-wheel drive. The R35 is the direct successor to the Skyline GT-R family produced from 1969 to 2002 and was created with the goal of being a "sports car that beats everyone"—a goal it largely achieved, clocking times at the Nürburgring previously reserved for cars with significantly higher price tags.

For a collector, the DJF40 is an item from one of the most beloved licensed Hot Wheels series. The black paint, chrome-rimmed wheels, metal base, and rubber Real Riders tires create a very cohesive, "serious" look, and older Hot Wheels Entertainment releases are now difficult to find and are consistently increasing in value on the secondary market.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels 2009 Nissan GT-R DJF40 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model is equipped with black RR6SP wheels with chrome rims, which are Real Riders with rubber tires, as well as a metal base.

What does the number "5" on the sides of this model mean?
It is a reference to the fifth installment of the Gran Turismo game series, the license of which is the basis for the entire series of models.

Which position in the series does this GTR R35 occupy?
It is item 5/5 in the 2016 Hot Wheels Entertainment: Gran Turismo series.