1980 Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels Mainline (1980)
The 1980 Hot Wheels mainline featured 42 models, marking a transitional year with a mix of fantasy castings and more realistic vehicles. New introductions included standout designs like the ‘Turbofire’ and ‘Flat Out 442’, blending futuristic styling with muscle car cues.

This was also the final year before the debut of Ultra Hot wheels, meaning most models still rolled on the classic Blackwall wheels — a signature look of late ’70s Hot Wheels.

Color schemes leaned heavily on bold stripes, metallic paints, and race-inspired decals. Though smaller in number, the 1980 lineup captured the imaginative spirit of the brand while hinting at changes to come in the next decade.