Hot Wheels RLC 1997 Toyota Supra HKS #3

The Hot Wheels 1997 Toyota Supra, catalog number JCP18, is a collector’s model released as part of the 2025 RLC sELECTIONs series—a program where Red Line Club members vote on which model goes into production. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of the Japanese tuning scene, distinguishing itself from standard toy cars with a metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, an opening hood, and a removable metal targa roof.

The 1997 Toyota Supra casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in 2024 as part of the RLC Exclusive series under catalog number HWF07. The casting features an opening hood and a fully removable metal targa roof panel. The JCP18 version is finished in Spectraflame dark purple—a semi-transparent finish applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. Decorations include the iconic HKS oil-splatter motif, detailed headlights, taillights, trim, and a rear Hot Wheels license plate reading "SLPRY." The base is matte black metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior features a black and mint green color scheme. The model rolls on white RR10SPM wheels, which are ten-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. It is manufactured in China.

The livery pays homage to HKS, one of the most renowned Japanese tuning companies, specializing in forced-induction engine components, exhaust systems, oils, and electronic engine management. HKS has been inextricably linked to the Japanese tuning scene since the 1980s, and its corporate color scheme featuring mint-turquoise accents is among the most recognizable in the industry—reflected here in both the body graphics and the interior colorway.

The real-life inspiration is the fourth-generation Toyota Supra, known as the A80 or MK4. The body was designed by Isao Tsuzuki, and its construction was largely based on the Soarer model. It was powered by a 3.0-liter, inline-six 2JZ engine, available in naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged variants, sending power to the rear wheels. The exceptional durability of the 2JZ block made the A80 one of the most popular tuning platforms in the world, and it has achieved cult status since production ended in 2002.

For collectors, JCP18 is one of the most interesting iterations of this casting: the HKS license, the model having been selected for production by the Red Line Club community itself, the Spectraflame purple, and the mint interior. RLC models are not sold at standard retail.

FAQ

What does the HKS motif on this model represent?
It is a print referencing the Japanese tuning brand HKS, known for forced-induction engine components. The graphic replicates their signature oil-splatter motif.

Does the model have moving parts?
Yes. It features an opening hood and a fully removable metal targa roof panel.

What does the sELECTIONs series mean?
It is a Red Line Club program in which club members themselves decide which model will be put into production.