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Hot Wheels Capri Turbo 1979
The Hot Wheels Capri Turbo was released in 1979 as part of the mainline in the “Scorchers” series, toy number 2896.
- 1979 · Mainline
- 2896
- Toy #
- 2896
- Series
- Scorchers
- Year
- 1979
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- Capri Turbo
- Designer
- Larry Wood, Bob Rosas
- Color
- Orange
- Tampo
- 'Capri Turbo' on sides, purple, yellow, blue and red tampos
- Base
- Black / Plastic
- Window
- Chrome
- Interior
- N.A.
- Wheels
- 8SP · 8 Spoke
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- Named Capri Turbo · Capri Turbo
Paint: Orange; wheels: 8SP; made in Hong Kong.
The Capri Turbo casting first appeared in 1979 and has 2 releases in our database.
The Scorchers series of 1979 has 12 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Capri Turbo?
The toy number is 2896 (1979). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Capri Turbo from?
It was released in 1979 in the mainline, series “Scorchers”.
Is the Hot Wheels Capri Turbo a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Capri Turbo?
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Capri Turbo: 2 versions
Casting history across every year.
| Model | Series | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Turbo | Scorchers | 2896 | Orange | 1979 | ||
| Capri Turbo | Scorchers | 2645 | Blue | 1979 |
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Data last updated: Sep 27, 2026. Source: our own Hot Wheels database, maintained daily, with releases from 1968 onwards and our own unboxing videos.