Hot Wheels RLC 78 Porsche 935/78 #1

Hot Wheels ‘78 Porsche 935/78, catalog number JKD38, is a collectible model released in 2026 as part of Collector Edition — a special, promotional version designed for collectors, distributed as a Target-exclusive release. The 1:64 scale model is aimed at adult collectors and fans of racing Porsches, and it stands out from a regular die-cast car with Spectraflame paint, a metal base, and Real Riders rubber tires.

The ‘78 Porsche 935/78 casting was designed by Jun Imai, and it debuted in 2012 in the Hot Wheels Racing: Road Racer series under number W8302. The Collector Edition model is finished in Spectraflame Black — a translucent black paint applied over polished metal, which creates a depth effect unattainable with regular paint. The body is decorated with white, pink, and turquoise stripes, the number 4, the Hot Wheels logo, and PORSCHE lettering on the front and sides. The base is black and metal, the windows have a light blue tint, the interior is gray, and the model rolls on white RR5SPM wheels, which are five-spoke Real Riders with genuine rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Malaysia.

The prototype is the Porsche 935/78 — the final, most extreme version of the 935 family, built in 1978 solely for one race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans that same year. The car competed in the Group 5 category, intended for so-called special production cars, in which the regulations allowed for extensive bodywork modifications. Porsche engineers took full advantage of this: they lengthened and smoothed the silhouette, lowered the roof, and enclosed the rear with a massive, flat bodywork, for which the car earned the nickname “Moby Dick.” It was powered by a 3.2-liter, twin-turbocharged boxer engine with water-cooled cylinder heads, producing around 845 hp — on the Mulsanne Straight, the car exceeded 360 km/h. In the same season, the 935/78 won the 6 Hours of Silverstone.

For collectors, JKD38 is an exceptionally hard-to-find item outside the American market — Collector Edition releases are distributed through limited channels and for a short period. The combination of Spectraflame paint, an unusual pastel stripe palette, and one of the most distinctive racing silhouettes in Porsche history makes it a strong addition to any collection.

FAQ

What is Collector Edition in the Hot Wheels lineup?
It is a special edition designed for collectors, distributed through limited sales channels — in the case of JKD38, exclusively through Target.

What wheels and base does this model have?
White RR5SPM wheels with genuine Real Riders rubber tires and a black metal base.

Who designed this Hot Wheels casting?
Jun Imai. The casting debuted in 2012 in the Hot Wheels Racing: Road Racer series.