Diecast Car Models
In 2006, HPI released high-specification die-cast car models in 1:43 scale. The first line of models featured the 2004 Subaru Impreza in various models, including official replicas of the World Rally Championship Subaru Impreza WRX, an HPI-sponsored Subaru WRX endurance race car based in Japan, and two very limited (less than 50 worldwide) Impreza models, one white and one blue. Subsequent releases included 2006 versions of the Subaru Impreza, plus classic race cars including the Mazda 787B, Porsche 962, Lancia Stratos and Lancia 037.
The line was vastly expanded in 2007 and 2008 to include more endurance racing sports cars such as the Porsche 962, Sauber Mercedes C9 and the Jaguar XJR-9, all Le Mans-winning prototypes. The rally car line was extended with several more variations of the Lancia Stratos, the Lancia Delta S4 and Lancia Delta HF Integrale. New production lines included supercars such as the Orochi Mitsuoka and the Nissan GT-R.
The supercar line was the first to feature resin-molded models, featuring increased detail around the body panel lines and authentic body paint from the full-scale manufacturers
In 2009 the touring car line has been expanded with the Alfa Romeo 155 and a new series of road cars were released, featuring the Lexus IS-F and all-new Nissan Fairlady Z. The endurance racing line will also feature the Le Mans-winning Porsche 911 GT1 98 LM.
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