Realistic driving fun with AI support

Carrera HYBRID combines classic racetrack action with modern AI technology.
Thanks to intelligent vehicle control, the cars drive freely on and off the track and dynamically adapt their handling. The AI support ensures realistic racing, exciting overtaking maneuvers, and a completely new racing experience—controlled via an app instead of a controller.

HybridThe thrill of racing with an app instead of a controller

Carrera HYBRID– the perfect blend of gaming and racing fun, as the vehicles can zoom freely down the track at full speed. AI support delivers a realistic driving experience across various driving modes. Experience true-to-life vehicles with headlights and taillights, controlled via a free app. With automatic track detection, customizable settings, and authentic engine sounds Carrera HYBRID , it offers Carrera HYBRIDa unique racing experience. Discover new vehicles for even more racing action!

  • Free-roam mode for up to30 vehicles at
  • onceRaces with up to16 playersControls
  • via Carrera HYBRIDa freeCarrera HYBRID
  • appAuthentic 1:50-scale
  • vehiclesCustomizable settings for speed, brakes
  • , and tiresOvertaking possible both on and off the trackNPC
  • opponentsnow also available in single-player
  • modeTwo game modes—"Arcade"and"Simulation"—for varied
  • drivingPro mode without assists:a challenge for experienced drivers
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Exciting vehicle licenses

On a 1:50 scale , modern race cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 R, BMW M4 GT3, and Ford Mustang GT3 speed at full throttle around the innovative Hybridracetrack—or right across your bedroom floor and desk. The Carrera Hybridseries combines classic racing excitement with clever technology for action-packed fun anywhere.

2026

Formula 1 2026

Starting in 2026, Formula 1 cars will be smaller, lighter, and more agile, featuring active aerodynamics and new power units that strike a much better balance between electric and thermal power and run on fully sustainable fuel.

2026

Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo

The Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo is an upgraded version of one of the most successful GT3 race cars and has been specifically optimized for aerodynamics, drivability, and reliability to deliver even greater stability and precision under racing conditions.

2025

Ford Mustang GT3 "No.51"

Powerful, striking, and unmistakable: The Ford Mustang GT3 brings American racing DNA to the Carrera HYBRID track.
Perfect for action-packed racing in free play or competitive modes.

2025

BMW M4 GT3

The BMW M4 GT3 embodies aggressive performance and uncompromising racing.
Thanks to AI support, it unleashes its full potential on the HYBRIDracetrack—from the starting line to the finish line.

2024

Porsche 911 GT3 R

The Porsche 911 GT3 R impresses with its iconic design, precise handling, and maximum control.
On the Carrera HYBRID racetrack, it delivers an authentic GT3 racing experience—perfect for ambitious drivers.

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Enhance your racing experience with the add-ons from Carrera

The Carrera HYBRIDapp

HYBRID
The vehicles are controlled via an app that Gocan be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or GoGoogle Play Store. Steering is intuitive—simply tilt your smartphone—

while buttons on the screen control the gas and brakes.

The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car to provide a particularly natural driving experience. With the choice between beginner and expert modes, every driver can find the right settings—whether they’re a novice or a pro.

Accessories

Enhance Your Racing
ExperienceWith these Carrera HYBRID accessories , you can customize your race track and add new challenges. Whether it’s a tight hairpin turn, additional curve radii, or narrow sections—every addition brings a fresh thrill to the race. The right controller and track packs provide extra action and even more variety while playing.

Download start/finish

Print-Your-Own Start/Finish Line

: Uncompromising precision—thanks to our optimized targets, measurement errors at the finish line are a thing of the past. Enjoy absolutely precise timing in Off-Track mode Carrera Hybrid —maximum reliability for your races. Just print it out, customize it, and get started right away!

The Start/Finish Line feature
will only work after the NPC update is released (App Version 1.1.0).






Frequently asked questions

Didn't find the answer you were looking for in the FAQ, or would you like to learn more about our products? Our customer service team is here to help—quickly, professionally, and personally. Whether you have questions about technical details, need replacement parts, or want tips on how to use our products, we're here for you.

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What is Carrera HYBRID? Carrera HYBRID Production 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 retailers 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 vehicles, track expansion sets (known as "Track Packs"), and other vehicle 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 lane markings 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 within the app.

HybridIt combines racing simulation and real-world gameplay.

Carrera HYBRID Production

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 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; however, 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.

This is planned for one of the upcoming app updates, but it can already be achieved in principle using the following "hack": Set Ghost Car to the "STRONG" driving assistance mode, place it on the track, and accelerate to the desired speed. Then move the app to the background or minimize it. The Racer will now continue driving autonomously on the track. As soon as it leaves the track—for example, if it’s been pushed off—it will stop immediately.

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
.

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