# Seared Tuner

|  **Seared Tuner**  
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**Debut Series** |  2000 Hot Wheels  
**Produced** |  2000-   
**Designer** |  Eric Tscherne  
**Number** |  27   
  
  


## Description

The **Seared Tuner** was originally introduced in the 2000 First Editions line-up with the name "Sho-Stopper." It's design was a first in diecast, being the first widely release Import Tuner type model. The car was also featured on Hot Wheels Packaging from late 2000 to 2003. The name was changed to Seared Tuner after potential legal challenges arose. The **Seared Tuner** was originally one of the 35 cars in Hot Wheels "Highway 35". 

## Versions

The **Seared Tuner** has come out in the following versions: 

**Col #** | **Year** | **Series** | **Color** | **Tampo** | **Base Color/type** | **Window Color** | **Interior Color** | **Wheel Type** | Toy # | **Country** | **Notes** | **Photo**  
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---  
087 | 2000 | 2000 First Editions | Light Orange Pearl | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Red Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Tinted | Black | 3SP | Malaysia |   
087 | 2000 | 2000 First Editions | Light Orange Pearl | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Red Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Tinted | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia |   
087 | 2000 | 2000 First Editions | Light Orange Pearl | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Red Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Tinted | Black | Chrome 5SP | Malaysia | Rarest Variation of the 3 FE versions   
N/A | 2000 | Avon Super Tuners Set | Black | Gold & White Tampos with sponsor logos | Black | Clear | Gray | Chrome 3SP | Malaysia | Came in a boxed set of 3 |   
N/A | 2001 | Washington Auto Show | Gold | Red to Yellow Flames outlines in Blue. Hot Wheels logo on hood | Chrome | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia | Came in Baggie. Limited to 2,500. |   
N/A | 2001 | Washington Auto Show | Black | Red to Yellow Flames outlines in Blue. Hot Wheels logo on hood | Chrome | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia | Came in Baggie. Limited to 7,500. |   
119 | 2001 | 2001 Hot Wheels | Red | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Yellow Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia | "Sho-Stoppe r" on base |   
119 | 2001 | 2001 Hot Wheels | Red | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Yellow Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | China | "Sho-Stopper" on base |   
119 | 2001 | 2001 Hot Wheels | Red | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Yellow Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia | "Seared Tuner" on base |   
119 | 2001 | 2001 Hot Wheels | Red | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Yellow Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | China | "Seared Tuner" on base |   
N/A | 2001 | Power Launcher | Red | Mimicked Carbon Fiber Hood, Gray Stripe on Front Fender, HW Logo on rear window | Gray | Clear | Black | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia |   
N/A | 2001 | Chuck E. Cheese Exclusive | White | Various Chuck E. Cheese Tampos | Black | Red Tint | Black | Chrome PR5 | Thailand |   
N/A | 2001 | City Service 5-Pack | Red | Planet Hot Wheels Logo & "Messenger Madness" | Black | Clear | Black | Chrome 3SP | Thailand |   
084 | 2002 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Series | Red | Time Wizard Tampo | Black | Yellow Tint | Blue | Gold 5DOT | 54363 | Malaysia |   
N/A | 2002 | Spinnin' Rim Track Set | Silver | Stars & Red, White, & Blue Tampos | Gray | Black | Gray | Chrome 3SP | Malaysia | Track set re-released in 2005 with same track and car. |   
070 | 2003 | Hot Wheels Anime Series | Primer Gray | #2 with Various Anime Tampos | Chrome | Green Tint | Blue | Red PR5 | 57207 | China |   
N/A | 2004 | Volcano Blast Set | Black | Yellow to Red Flames outlined in Yellow. Sponsor logos. White square with "Volcano Blast 68" in it. | Chrome | Tinted | Red | Chrome 3SP | Malaysia |   
N/A | 2007 | Clover Cars 4/8 | Dark Green | St. Patrick's Day & Four-Leaf Clover Tampos | Chrome | Clear | Black | Chrome 10SP | L5733 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusives |   
N/A | 2008 | Max Steel 5-Pack | Metalflake Purple | Gray, Pink & Black Graphics, Max Steel Logo | Gray | Light Blue Tint | Gray | 5DOT | Malaysia | 5-Pack exclusive to Brazil |   
N/A | 2009 | Jurassic Starter Set Exclusive | Metalflake Yellow | Black, White, Gray & Red Tampos. Dinosaur head fossil, ripped flames | Black Plastic | Red Tint | Gray | Red Chrome Y5 | Malaysia |