Hot Wheels HW Torque 2026: Collector’s Guide
Quick answer: HW Torque is the 2026 Hot Wheels mainline’s muscle segment – ten big-cube cars from the Buick GSX to the new Ridge Crest GT, with the ’70 Plymouth AAR Cuda Super Treasure Hunt as the prize.
Muscle never leaves the Hot Wheels line-up – it just moves house. For 2026 it lives in HW Torque, a ten-car segment stacked with Detroit iron and one of the year’s best muscle chases. It complements Muscle Mania 2026 inside the 2026 mainline.
The 2026 HW Torque line-up
| # | Model | Mainline # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | ’70 Buick GSX | 183 | Walmart ZAMAC variant |
| 2/10 | ’68 Shelby GT500 | 184 | Olive green release |
| 3/10 | Bully Goat | 206 | Two colours |
| 4/10 | ’18 Camaro SS | 207 | White with red stripes |
| 5/10 | ’96 Dodge Viper GTS | 221 | Black with white stripes |
| 6/10 | ’68 Mercury Cougar | 231 | Purple release |
| 7/10 | Slide-Burn | 232 | Fantasy muscle |
| 8/10 | ’96 Chevrolet Impala SS | 242 | Dark green release |
| 9/10 | ’70 Plymouth AAR Cuda | 245 | Super Treasure Hunt |
| 10/10 | Ridge Crest GT | 246 | New for 2026 |
The chase: AAR Cuda STH
The AAR Cuda was Plymouth’s Trans-Am homologation special – All American Racers, Dan Gurney, the works. As a 2026 Super Treasure Hunt it gets Spectraflame paint and Real Riders; muscle STHs are consistently among the strongest performers on the secondary market. Expect R600 – R1 500 locally. Spotting guide: Super Treasure Hunts 2026.
SA notes
South Africa’s muscle-car culture (think Kyalami, the Springbok series, our own Chev Can-Am legend) gives this segment real local resonance. Singles at R40 – R90; the GSX ZAMAC is import-only. Market context: 2026 price guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hot Wheels HW Torque segment?
HW Torque is a ten-slot 2026 Hot Wheels mainline segment for American muscle: Buick GSX, Shelby GT500, Camaro SS, Viper GTS, the '70 Plymouth AAR Cuda Super Treasure Hunt and the new Ridge Crest GT casting, among others.
Which 2026 HW Torque model is the Super Treasure Hunt?
The 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda (number 9 of 10, mainline number 245) is the HW Torque Super Treasure Hunt for 2026. The AAR Cuda is a Trans-Am homologation legend, making this one of the year's most desirable muscle chases.
What is the Ridge Crest GT?
Ridge Crest GT is a new-for-2026 Hot Wheels fantasy muscle casting that closes the HW Torque segment at number 10 of 10 (mainline number 246).
Which HW Torque 2026 model is store-exclusive?
The '70 Buick GSX has a Walmart-exclusive ZAMAC second colour (mainline number 183). It is import-only for South African collectors.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.