Hot Wheels Nightspeed 2026: Collector’s Guide
Quick answer: Nightspeed is the 2026 Hot Wheels mainline’s after-dark performance segment – ten cars including the ’87 Buick Regal GNX Treasure Hunt, the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan and the ’18 Honda Civic Type R.
Every mainline year has a segment for the cars that come out after dark, and 2026’s is Nightspeed – heir to the Nightburnerz tradition covered in our mainline master index. The 2026 roster is heavy on street-legal menace: a Grand National-era Buick, a Liberty Walk Lamborghini, and Honda’s hottest hatch.
The 2026 Nightspeed line-up
| Model | Mainline # | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ’87 Buick Regal GNX | 009 | Treasure Hunt; purple |
| ’20 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 | 010 | Grey and black releases |
| ’18 Honda Civic Type R | 011 | White release |
| ’70 Dodge Hemi Challenger | 036 | Walmart ZAMAC variant |
| Cupra e-Racer | 037 | Two colours |
| 24/Seven | 038 | Two colours |
| ’16 Cadillac ATS-V R | 090 | Orange release |
| LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe | 091 | Black release |
| Corvette C7 Z06 | 113 | 9/10; pink release |
| ’20 Dodge Charger Hellcat | 134 | 10/10; two colours |
The chase: ’87 Buick Regal GNX
The GNX was the fastest production car in America in 1987 and its legend has only grown. As the 2026 Nightspeed Treasure Hunt it gets the special finish treatment, and because the base casting is already beloved, competition is fierce. Treasure Hunt identification – flame logo, rubber tyres, the lot – is covered step by step in the Treasure Hunts 2026 guide.
The Liberty Walk factor
The LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe brings one of the most polarising names in car culture to the R50 end of the market. Liberty Walk’s bolted-on arches are a love-it-or-hate-it statement at full size; at 1:64 they are pure collector catnip, and Liberty Walk castings have a strong resale record. JDM fans should also note the ’18 Civic Type R’s inclusion – it pairs naturally with the HW J-Imports 2026 segment.
SA prices and availability
Standard Nightspeed singles: R40 – R90. GNX Treasure Hunt: R250 – R600 locally depending on timing. The Hemi Challenger’s ZAMAC variant is Walmart-exclusive – import only. Track the market in the 2026 SA price guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hot Wheels Nightspeed segment?
Nightspeed is a 2026 Hot Wheels mainline segment themed on after-dark street and performance cars. Its ten slots mix muscle, JDM and exotics, headlined by the '87 Buick Regal GNX Treasure Hunt and the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe.
Which 2026 Nightspeed model is the Treasure Hunt?
The 1987 Buick Regal GNX (mainline number 009) is the Nightspeed Treasure Hunt for 2026, released in purple. It is one of the year's most sought-after basic hunts because the GNX casting already has a strong following.
Is the LB-Works Huracan in Nightspeed 2026?
Yes – the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe appears in the 2026 Nightspeed segment (mainline number 091) in black, bringing Liberty Walk's wide-body styling to the mainline.
What happened to Nightburnerz?
Nightburnerz was the earlier night-street segment name used through previous mainline years. Nightspeed carries the same after-dark theme into 2026 with a fresh name and roster.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.