Hot Wheels Race Day BMW 320 Group 5

BMW’s turbocharged wedge that took the fight to the giants

The boost hits like a hammer. Flames snap from the exhaust as the BMW 320 Group 5 surges onto the straight, its widebody silhouette cutting through the haze of late-1970s race fuel and bravado. The turbos howl, the splitter scrapes, and the rear wing carves the air like a blade. Racing against Porsche giants, this bantamweight BMW refused to play the underdog — it attacked every corner with frantic agility and brutal acceleration. For collectors, this casting captures the raw, mechanical theatre of a generation when noise, courage, and turbo lag defined racing.

About the Real Car

• Model: BMW 320 Group 5 (E21)
• Engine: 2.0L turbocharged M12/7 inline-four (front-mounted)
• Power: Approx. 447–447+ kW (600+ bhp depending on boost)
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Highlights: Extreme widebody aero, fibreglass body panels, huge front splitter, oversized rear wing, silhouette-rule chassis

Turbocharged Trouble for Porsche

Designed for the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (DRM), the 320 Group 5 debuted for the 1977 season and quickly became one of the most aggressive-looking BMW race cars ever produced. Built by BMW Motorsport, the car used the legendary M12 engine — a turbocharged evolution of BMW’s Formula 2 powerplant.

With well over 600 bhp on tap in later trims, and weighing far less than a road-going 3 Series, the 320 Group 5 delivered an extraordinary power-to-weight ratio. Top speeds reached around 290–300 km/h, allowing it to challenge Porsche 935s and other silhouette monsters on tight, technical circuits where agility trumped brute force.

Silhouette Weapon with Iconic Liveries

The 320 Group 5 became instantly recognisable thanks to its outrageous aerodynamic profile — massive fibreglass fenders, deep chin spoiler, and towering rear wing. These shapes defined an era of German silhouette racing where rulebooks encouraged creativity, danger, and visual drama.

It also wore some of the most celebrated liveries of the 1970s and early 1980s, including the Jägermeister orange scheme and BMW Motorsport’s classic white with M-stripes. Only around 28 cars were built, but their influence helped cement the 3 Series as BMW’s future racing backbone.

Technical Details

• Recommended Age: 3+ years
• Assortment: FPY86-961D – Race Day
• SKU: HRV94
• Year of Release: 2025

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