Series 9 | Week 4 - July 14th, 2022
Here are the newly available cars this week.
The 1957 Hot Wheels Nash Metropolitan Custom is a Wheelspin & Seasonal Exclusive reward for accumulating 20 points from the Spring Festival Playlist. Also added as Wheelspin & Seasonal cars in Series 9 are the 1949 Hot Wheels Ford F-5 Dually Custom Hot Rod, the 2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod, and the 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang.
| CAR | Car Type | PI Class | HP | T | Lbs | Engine | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Hot Wheels Nash Metropolitan Custom | Rods and Customs | B 631 | 350 | 400 | 2250 | 5.0L NA V8 | Front/RWD |
| 1949 Hot Wheels Ford F-5 Dually Custom Hot Rod | Rods and Customs | B 630 | 400 | 687 | 4660 | 7.3L T V8 | Front/RWD |
| 2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod | Rods and Customs | A 715 | 200 | 140 | 1500 | 2.0L NA I2 | Mid/RWD |
| 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang | Rods and Customs | S1 819 | 489 | 458 | 3300 | 4.6L PDS V8 | Front/RWD |
The Nash has one engine swap option - the RACING 7.2L V8. The Ford Dually has three engine swap options also with maximum power coming from the RACING 7.2L V8. The Rip Rod has two swap options, with maximum power coming from the Ford Super Duty’s 6.7L V8T DIESEL. The Mustang has four engine swap options with maximum power coming from the 1500hp 8.9L V8 DSC..
Read the Series 9 Update article and watch the June Forza Monthly replay for an overview of the cars:
1957 Hot Wheels Nash Metropolitan Custom
The classic American automobile. Sold from 1953 to 1961, the Austin-manufactured Nash Metropolitan was considered the everyday car of choice for so many, yet more recently it’s become a staple of the Hot Wheels world. Created by Greg Salzillo and Dave Ford, the Nash Metropolitan Custom rose above thousands of competitors and won the 2019 Hot Wheels Legend Tour. With an adorable two-tone paint and a chopped roof that matches its cutesy looks, this rat rod is capable of 350 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque delivered to the rear wheels thanks to a 5-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine swap and a 3-speed transmission. Salzillo and Ford built the Nash Metropolitan Custom using a unique chassis that is fitted on a coil-over suspension while the wheel fitment gives the illusion of camber angle. The overall result is a car that looks innocent on the outside but can be a handful to control once behind-the-wheel, the ideal recipe for thrill seekers and the perfect candidate for a Hot Wheels badge of honor.
1949 Hot Wheels Ford F-5 Dually Custom Hot Rod
Entered as a finalist in the 2018 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, the F-5 Dually Custom built by Mitch Allread transforms a commercial-grade, everyday truck into a truly unique rat rod! After five years of extensive work, which included pulling a chip-tuned 7.3-liter “Power Stroke” diesel engine from a 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty and pairing it with the body of a 1949 Ford F-5, a truly one-of-a-kind custom monster was born. Weighing 4660 lbs., this is one of the coolest and fastest rat rods in the world! Capable of 450 horsepower, the turbocharged V8 and its five-speed transmission combine to produce a sheer 800 ft-lb of torque. On the outside, this rat rod retains the F-5’s dual-rear-wheel configuration but removes the fenders to lower the truck’s stance, all while the cabin has been reduced to only the essentials with tube-and-leather seats, the dashboard basics and a large steering wheel – a constant reminder to the driver that there’s nothing else quite like this F-5 Dually Custom.
2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod
Is it a buggy? It is a hot rod? It doesn’t matter what you call the Rip Rod because this diminutive Hot Wheels ride is ready to shake things up on any surface. This beast is equipped with a souped-up two-cylinder motor that makes better than 100 hp. While that might not seem like much, in this rod, it is more than enough to thrill (or spill depending on your skills behind the wheel). One look at the suspension tells you this tricked out custom is ready for any terrain. This is a super lightweight tube chassis pro-built machine and it’s all Hot Wheels. In short, the Rip Rod really rips.
|2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang
To celebrate 50 years of the iconic Ford pony car, Hot Wheels and specialty-builder Action Vehicle Engineering started with a 2005 Mustang and created this beautiful custom model. Featuring huge fender flares, the car’s oil-cooler lines are routed through the empty grill, and its dramatic (and adjustable) spoiler and rear diffuser all contribute to the look. The wheels are one-of-a-kind, built specially for this car. The purple and orange paint colors and carbon-fiber accents make this Mustang pop that much more. Ready for drifting duty or fit for tracking, this one-off build is as collectible as the 1:64 version it inspired.
