Mazda Miata Transformed Into Hot Wheels Toy

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【Summary】A Cyberpunk-inspired Mazda Miata has won the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour and will be made into a 1:64 toy. The car, named Chimera, was built by Chris Watson of New Zealand and features a wasteland-style RX-7 front-end conversion, custom rear light bar, Turbofan wheels, flared fenders, and a carbon fiber shark fin spoiler.

FutureCar Staff Nov 13, 2023 3:19 PM PT

Mazda Miata Transformed Into Hot Wheels Toy

After an extensive global search, the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour has finally discovered a vehicle deserving of being immortalized in the form of a 1:64 toy. The champion, a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA), was declared the winner during a virtual Grand Finale on November 11, triumphing over several impressive competitors.

Owned and built by Chris Watson from New Zealand, the little Japanese roadster is known as Chimera. It draws inspiration from the Cyberpunk aesthetic and Kaido Racer culture. Constructed in a shed located in Northern New Zealand, this vehicle possesses a multitude of modifications that make it an ideal candidate for a Hot Wheels toy.

The MX-5 Miata features a wasteland-style RX-7 front-end conversion, which gives it a striking appearance. Additionally, it showcases various other noteworthy details such as a custom rear light bar, 15-inch Turbofan wheels, and flared fenders. To further enhance its unique look, Watson meticulously crafted a custom carbon fiber shark fin spoiler.