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Realistic driving fun with AI support

Carrera HYBRID . With the Carrera HYBRID-app , you’ll experience a whole new dimension of digital racing. The innovative combination of gaming and a racetrack lets you steer the cars freely both on and off the track—for an exceptionally realistic racing experience.

Thanks to intelligent AI support , the handling adapts to different driving modes. The launch lineup of Carrera HYBRID the series includes four Carrera HYBRIDsets , , each containing all the necessary components to get started right away. You can also expand your racing team with a wide range of vehicles , accessories, and add-ons .

Control is conveniently handled via the Carrera HYBRIDapp,, whichGois available for free intheApple App StoreandGoGoogle Play Store.Controls are intuitive: simply tilt your smartphone to steer, while the gas and brake are operated directly via the display.

The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car, ensuring a particularly authentic driving experience. With selectablebeginner and expert modes,the Carrera HYBRIDapp is Carrera HYBRIDsuitable for drivers of all skill levels.

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Updates & Roadmap

Update 1.1

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The upcoming app update for Carrera Hybrid significantly expands the racing experience, making it more versatile and accessible. For the first time , NPC opponents ensure that exciting races are possible at any time—even without other players— , while different difficulty levels and driving behaviors cater perfectly to both beginners and experienced drivers. Two new driving modes also allow for customization: WhileArcadeMode, with its direct, dynamic controls, is ideal for fast-paced, action-packed sessions, Simulation Mode offers a more realistic , and challenging , driving experience with optional, even more precise steering.

Additionally, the cockpit interface has been completely redesigned and now provides a more modern, clear display of important real-time data for greater control during the race. For pros , a new mode without assistance systems offersthe ultimate challenge, where only your own skills count. The update is rounded out byoptimized firmwareandnumerous bug fixes, that ensure more stable performance and even more precise vehicle control. The update will be released onApril 1, 2026 Carrera Hybrid, free of charge via the Carrera Hybridapp; additional content is already in the works.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Carrera HYBRID? Productionand Sustainability Technical issues Vehicles Technical questions App

What is Carrera HYBRID?

With a choice between beginner and expert modes, there’s something for riders of every skill level.

Carrera HYBRID is available at specialty stores and various online retailers, as well as on carrera-toys.com.

The Carrera HYBRID vehicles are on a 1:50 scale.

Each set includes two licensed, true-to-life Porsche 911 GT3 R models in a variety of cool paint schemes. Also included are 4 high-speed straights, 10 nerve-wracking turns, and a start/finish straight. These can be set up in various configurations to ensure that every race remains exciting and unique. Furthermore, the batteries are permanently installed in the cars, and matching USB charging cables are included so you can get started right away. The Carrera HYBRID app can be Godownloaded for free from the GoGoogle Play Store and the Apple Store.

There are several sets that come with all the parts racers need. There is also a selection of interesting individual cars, track expansion sets (known as "Track Packs"), and additional car models.

The vehicles are controlled via an app that Gocan be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and GoGoogle Play Store. Steering is intuitive: simply tilt your smartphone or use the touchscreen joystick. Buttons on the display control the accelerator and brake. The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car to provide a particularly natural driving experience. While driving, the vehicles scan the road and use the app to know exactly where they are. AI assists with steering, helping to stay on the road and find the ideal line. This assistance can be adjusted to different levels, ranging from strong support for beginners to minimal support for experienced professionals.

The HYBRIDapp also includes vehicle- and situation-specific engine, brake, and gearshift noises while driving.

Carrera HYBRID eliminates racing lines and allows vehicles to drive completely freely on the track. The system is controlled via a smartphone app, which enables overtaking maneuvers at any point. You can also directly improve your car’s real-world handling through virtual tuning in the app.

Carrera HYBRID combines hybrid gaming that blends digital racing simulation with real-life track racing.

Productionand Sustainability

From Carrera certified suppliers.

Carrera HYBRID Produkte zeichnen sich durch ihre Langlebigkeit sowie eine hohe Reparatur- und Wartungsfreundlichkeit aus.

Defekte Fahrzeuge lassen sich problemlos reparieren – so sind beispielsweise die Akkus bewusst nur gesteckt und nicht verklebt, was einen unkomplizierten Austausch ermöglicht.

Zudem verzichten wir bei der Verpackung fast vollständig auf Kunststoff.

Technical issues Vehicles

Connect the vehicle to the charger using the USB cable, then disconnect it after about 2 seconds. This will reset the vehicle, and you can turn it on again as usual.

Due to sunlight or daylight coming in from the side, the light on the road may reflect off the underside of the vehicle and thus interfere with the vehicle's infrared sensor.

The best way to store the track sections is in their original box. To prevent scratches on the track surface, always place the track sections track-to-track whenever possible.

Usually, it is enough to slide the vehicle diagonally across a fabric surface, such as denim.

The best way to clean it is with a damp cloth and a small drop of dish soap. IMPORTANT: Before every ride, you should remove any dust from the tread surface to minimize the amount of dust and lint that can stick to the tires.

The dimensions of the standard straight track are: 25 × 43.3 cm.

The radius of the standard curve is: 37.5 cm (measured at the center of the track).

The area of the standard track section in a set is 251 × 175 cm, depending on the layout configuration, with a track length of 609 cm.

Yes, additional vehicle models will be introduced as early as 2025.

Yes, the spoiler and both side mirrors are removable and available as replacement parts.

Every model of the same vehicle type comes from the factory with the same driving characteristics and handling. These can be customized using the various settings available in the app.

The HYBRIDvehicles are charged via USB-C on the bottom.

Each vehicle package includes a compatible charging cable.

Technical questions App

iOS: iOS 15.8.3 Android: Android 12

The number of participants who can join a race session at the same time is technically limited to 16, which is the maximum number of participants on a Wi-Fi network. During free practice on the track, there is theoretically no fixed limit on the number of participants, but we recommend no more than 30 vehicles.

Due to system requirements Go, this information is Go requested by GoGoogle and Apple when Bluetooth is used in the app. CarreraHowever, the locations are Carreranot read or analyzed.

Bluetooth is used for communication between smartphones or tablets and the vehicle. Wi-Fi is used for communication between the individual drivers' smartphones for race management and data analysis.

By completing tasks in the app, you can earn points that will help you advance to the next rank. With each higher rank, new tuning options are unlocked, such as transmission, brakes, tires, and more.

Just like in real life, every time you accelerate, brake, or steer, it affects the condition of your tires. Tires wear out particularly quickly when you take corners too fast and the AI has to intervene with an emergency brake. This should be avoided.

For legal
reasons, the app is currently available only in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark,
Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway,
Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the United States, the
United Kingdom,
and Cyprus. If you
cannot find the app in one
of these countries, please check the settings in your Apple
App Store or GoGoogle Play Store to ensure that your account
is registered in the correct country
.