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2010 Hot Wheels R8480 ’09 Audi TTS: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
2010 · Speed Machines · Metalflake Dark Orange
The orange finish makes the curved fenders stand out, while the gray CM6 wheels keep the trim subdued. Printed headlights and grille details finish the nose without adding a racing livery. R8480 is the orange 2010 Speed Machines release. It has smoke-tinted windows, a black interior and a black plastic base, and the catalog records Malaysian production.
This is an exact loose-car reference for the 2010 R8480. It shows the paint and wheel treatment, but not the original card or blister.
| Casting detail | Recorded identification |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Toy code | R8480 |
| Series | Speed Machines |
| Body color | Metalflake Dark Orange |
| Wheels | Gray CM6 |
| Base | Black plastic |
| Windows | Smoke |
| Interior | Black |
| Decoration | Light and trim details |
| Country | Malaysia |
Muncle Mikes · Updated October 20, 2026
Official IdentificationCasting identity, release code and documented series placement.
Official Identification: R8480 Audi TTS
R8480 is the Metalflake Dark Orange 2010 Speed Machines edition of the ’09 Audi TTS. Its printed code, paint and wheel finish distinguish it from the other two releases.
Variation SummaryInternal links connect the three 2010 release guides.
Variation Summary
The casting was designed by Fraser Campbell and marked Audi TTS on its base. Speed Machines introduced it in metalflake dark orange, followed by metalflake dark blue and silver. The body shape remains the same across these releases; paint, glazing and CM6 wheel finish provide the clearest comparisons.
Compare all three Speed Machines editions by release code, body color, window tint and CM6 wheel finish.
| Release | Series | Body color | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 R8480 | Speed Machines | Metalflake Dark Orange | Wheels: Gray CM6; Base: Black plastic; Windows: Smoke; Interior: Black; Decoration: Light and trim details; Country: Malaysia |
| 2010 T4411 | Speed Machines | Metalflake Dark Blue | Wheels: Chrome-lip CM6; Base: Black plastic; Windows: Smoke; Interior: Black; Decoration: Light and trim details; Country: Malaysia |
| 2010 T4409 | Speed Machines | Metalflake Silver | Wheels: Chrome-lip CM6; Base: Black plastic; Windows: Clear; Interior: Black; Decoration: Light and trim details; Country: Malaysia |
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Physical DetailsCompare color, printed trim, window tint and CM6 wheel finish.
Physical Details
The orange finish makes the curved fenders stand out, while the gray CM6 wheels keep the trim subdued. Printed headlights and grille details finish the nose without adding a racing livery.
Wheels: Gray CM6. Base: Black plastic. Windows: Smoke. Interior: Black. Decoration: Light and trim details. Country: Malaysia.
Packaging DetailsThe available photographs show loose cars; package details remain separate.
Packaging Details
R8480 is the orange 2010 Speed Machines release. It has smoke-tinted windows, a black interior and a black plastic base, and the catalog records Malaysian production. The guide photograph is loose; its original card and blister are not shown, and packaging variations are not established by this image.
Casting History
Casting History
The casting was designed by Fraser Campbell and marked Audi TTS on its base. Speed Machines introduced it in metalflake dark orange, followed by metalflake dark blue and silver. The body shape remains the same across these releases; paint, glazing and CM6 wheel finish provide the clearest comparisons.
Condition & Value
Condition and Value
Check the headlights and front grille for missing print, then examine the wheel rims and the raised edges around the doors. Compare both sides of a loose car before judging its condition.
Assess packaging separately from the loose casting. No price estimate is assigned here.
Collector FAQs
Collector Questions
What identifies R8480?
Compare its metalflake dark orange finish, CM6 wheel treatment and Smoke glazing with the variation table. The loose photograph does not confirm original packaging.
All Audi TTS Variations
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
Collecting terms
A variation is a documented release of this casting with a distinct color or recorded construction detail.
Sources & References
- Hot Wheels Newsletter digital catalog · 2010 ’09 Audi TTS release record
- Hot Wheels Collectors Newsletter · ’09 Audi TTS casting history
- Hot Wheels Wiki · color, window and CM6 wheel variation table
- South Texas Diecast Hot Wheels guide · Speed Machines code cross-check