Elite Speed
Top Tier
60's Studebaker
2004, Coca-Cola Polar Bear series 65 grams, Casting # 416 My fastest overall diecast. Runs smooth, maintains speed throughout the straight away. It's heavy with great balance and great wheels. This version of the 60's Studebaker is found in the Polar Bear series, which is somewhat hard to find. Note that the Surf Rods version (aka "Lava Mama's") is also quite fast. |
1978 Midnight Express (aka Li'l Red Express)
1997, Truckin' America 69 grams, Casting #418 A fast casting., but this Truckin' America version was the best among strong versions from the Monopoly series and Muscle Trucks. Heavy and compact. Makes a whistle sound down the track as the hood rattles a bit. |
Haulin' Hearse
2004, The Monsters series 55 grams, Casting #508 Fun car. This car is quite narrow which can impact speed given that the car wobbles down the track. But the weight and wheels keep the momentum going and it's a strong racer. I've found with narrow cars that there is more inconsistency. So at times this car can race at a high elite level, but it can also be quite average. |
High Speed
2nd Tier
Car |
Year, Series |
Casting Number |
1965 Chevy El Camino |
2005, Working Class Box Set |
601 |
Chevy Tahoe |
2003, Marvel Series |
367 |
1940 Ford Sedan Delivery |
2002, Woodies & Panels |
839 |
1999 Ford F-450 |
2001, Rebel Rods |
054 |
1959 Chevy El Camino |
2004, Street Freaks, Black with Flames |
415 |
2006 Chevy HHR |
2005, Working Class Trucks |
007 |
Good Speed
3rd Tier
Cars at this level include the 2000 Ford F-250 - Extended Cab (2001, Muscle Cars), the Jeep CJ-5 from the Vintage Clue series and the 1940 Ford Pickup truck (2004, Street Freaks).