Hot Wheels Red Line Club members are getting a serious dose of early-2000s muscle with the RLC Exclusive 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R. Finished in aggressive Spectraflame red and built to look like a factory track weapon, this casting brings one of Ford's most hard-core Mustangs into premium 1:64 scale.
Release Details - When and Where to Get It
This RLC exclusive is scheduled to launch on December 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PT through Mattel Creations .
- Launch date: December 2, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. PT
- Price: $28.00 USD
- Limit: 2 per customer
- Availability: Red Line Club members only, via Mattel Creations online
Like most recent RLC drops, you can expect this one to move fast. If you want it in your collection, make sure your membership, payment details, and Mattel Creations account are all ready to go before launch morning.
Built for Speed - Just Like the Real Cobra R
The real 2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R was an ultra-rare, track-focused machine that gave up comfort in the name of lap times. Ford stripped out non-essential features like air conditioning and sound deadening so the big V8 and chassis upgrades could shine on the racetrack.
This RLC version leans into that same spirit. The casting focuses on performance details, from the power dome hood to the Cobra touches in the interior, capturing the look and attitude of the original factory race car.
Design Highlights and Features
Mattel's RLC team has loaded this casting with premium details that set it apart from standard Mustang releases.
- Body color: Spectraflame bright red
- Body type: ZAMAC metal body
- Feature: Opening hood with visible engine details
- Wheels: Real Riders 5-spoke modern wheels
- Base: Matte black chassis
- Window color: Light smoke-tinted
- Interior color: Molded black
- Scale: 1:64 premium RLC construction
The combination of Spectraflame bright red paint and Real Riders 5-spoke wheels gives the car a serious track-inspired stance, while the opening hood lets you show off the detailed V8 when displayed loose.
Packaging Made for Collectors
This RLC Cobra R is not just a loose-display casting. It comes packaged on an illustrated blister card and packed inside a Kar Keepers clamshell case, giving collectors options for both wall display and protected storage.
The illustrated card art helps tell the story of the car, while the clamshell case keeps the model safe from shelf wear and fingerprints. For in-package collectors, it is ready to hang or stack alongside other RLC favorites.
Why This Release Matters for Collectors
Mustang releases are usually strong performers with Hot Wheels fans, and the SVT Cobra R has the added appeal of being a focused, limited-production performance model in real life. That real-world rarity and racing pedigree usually translates into extra interest in die-cast form.
Key reasons collectors are watching this drop:
- Iconic subject: a factory-built track Mustang that enthusiasts know and respect.
- Premium execution: Spectraflame paint, Real Riders wheels, and an opening hood.
- RLC exclusivity: limited to members, with a 2-per-customer cap.
- Collector-focused packaging: blister card plus Kar Keepers clamshell.
Final Thoughts
The RLC Exclusive 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R is a great example of what RLC does best: take a legendary performance car, and give it a detailed, premium 1:64 treatment that feels worthy of the subject. If you collect Mustangs, Fords, RLC pieces, or just love track-ready muscle cars, this is one release you will not want to skip.
Mark your calendar for December 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PT, get your account ready, and be prepared to check out quickly. This Cobra R is built for speed - both on the track in spirit, and very likely on the Mattel Creations checkout page.