Do you like scaled down versions of real cars? Stuff like AutoArt diecast models, are not exactly cheap. But then, there’s Hot Wheels. At about RM8 a piece, anyone can afford their tiny little diecast model. So, what happens if you were to make a Hot Wheels car, into a real car? This is what happens.
PCW Brands, the maker of this Darth Car, fitted a Chevrolet LS3 6.3L V8 engine under this custom designed fibre glass body. The makers claim that the car has a total of 526hp, and has a top speed of 150mph (241kmh). Yup, the Darth Car is fully functional, not just a show piece. This one off car features a manual gearbox, so Darth Vader will need to row his own gears.
Speaking of the Sith Lord, he will be pleased to know that the Darth Car’s exterior is very much styled like his iconic helmet. It is very impressive to how PCW Brands managed to pull this off without making the car look gaudy. The rims was custom made by US Mags to look just like the scaled down variant, down to the redline tires. Under the custom body lies a C5 Corvette chassis. A bit long in the tooth, but for this purpose, it does the job just fine.
PCW Brand has paid extreme attention to detail when building the Darth Car. That mean that when opening the hatch, smoke will emit, just like Darth Vader’s helmet. The makers has even gone to the extend of enabling the car to breathe like Darth Vader, which is controllable via an iPad.
The Darth Car is currently being shown at the San Diego Comic Con, so no live photos of the Darth Car guys. Enjoy the photos and the short video instead!
