Hot Wheels PREMIUM Pop Culture 88 Mercedes Unimog U1300

The Hot Wheels '88 Mercedes Unimog U1300 in the Superman version, product number GJR24, is a 1:64 scale collectible die-cast car from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2021 as part of the Pop Culture: DC Comics series as item 3/5. This die-cast model is aimed at collectors of off-road and utility vehicles, fans of DC comics, and collectors of the Pop Culture series. The Unimog U1300 Superman GJR24 collectible model comes on a premium card with a protective blister. The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 1300 L casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones and debuted in 2018 in the Pop Culture: Street Fighter V series. It was this casting that introduced new off-road Real Riders wheels marked with the code ORRR6SPM and new off-road Real Riders tires to the Hot Wheels range. The Superman version features a red body. Decorations include the character of Superman on the sides, an "S" shield logo on the roof of the cargo bed, and blue stripes on the lower part of the cabin. The base of the toy car is made of unpainted ZAMAC alloy, the windows are clear, and the interior is blue. The model rolls on black ORRR6SPM off-road wheels with rubber Real Riders tires. Production takes place in Thailand. The base of the model bears the name 88 Mercedes Unimog U1300. The model was created as part of a collaboration between Hot Wheels and DC Comics. Superman is a superhero created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who debuted in Action Comics #1 in 1938, launching the superhero comic book genre. The character is one of the most recognizable heroes in popular culture and remains one of DC's flagship brands. The model's decorations are in the red and blue color scheme associated with the character, and the entire release is available exclusively in the limited premium Pop Culture line. The original vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 1300 L from the 435 series, produced between 1975 and 1987. It is powered by a six-cylinder inline direct-injection diesel engine developing 96 kW, or 131 hp. The vehicle features rear-wheel drive with selectable four-wheel drive, portal axles, coil springs, an eight-speed synchronized transmission, and differential locks. The ground clearance is 440 mm, and the fording depth reaches 1.2 meters. The U 1300 L was built primarily as a special-purpose vehicle for the Bundeswehr and the German fire service; the 435.115 variant proved to be the most popular, with 21,775 units produced. Releases from the Pop Culture series are distinguished by a metal base, rubber tires, and limited availability. The rare 1:64 scale prototype and off-road Real Riders tires make the GJR24 an attractive item for collectors of military and rescue vehicles as well. What kind of tires does the Hot Wheels Unimog U1300 GJR24 have? The model rolls on off-road rubber Real Riders tires mounted on black ORRR6SPM wheels. Which series does this model come from? It is from the 2021 Hot Wheels Premium line and the Pop Culture: DC Comics series, item 3/5. What engine did the real Unimog U 1300 L have? A six-cylinder inline direct-injection diesel engine with 96 kW (131 hp).