Hybrid racing fun with app instead of controller
Carrera Hybrid - the perfect combination of gaming and racing fun, because the vehicles can race around the track completely freely at full throttle. The AI support enables a realistic driving experience in various driving modes. Experience true-to-original vehicles with front and rear lights, controlled via a free app. With automatic track recognition, individual settings and authentic engine noise, Carrera Hybrid offers a unique racing experience. Discover new vehicles for even more racing action!
-Free driving for up to 30 drivers simultaneously on one track. Racing sessions with up to 16 players.
-True-to-original 1:50 scale vehicles and extra-wide track.
-Control via free app for smartphone or tablet
-Free driving on and off the track and overtaking at any point
-Individual settings for speed, tire grip, braking effect and much more!
Exciting vehicle licenses
On a scale of 1:50, modern racing cars such as the Porsche 911 GT3 R, BMW M4 GT3 or Ford Mustang GT3 race at full power around the innovative hybrid racetrack - or directly across your room floor and desk surface. The Carrera Hybrid series combines classic racing feeling with clever technology for action-packed fun everywhere.
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Realistic driving pleasure with AI support
Carrera presents the brand new innovation Carrera HYBRID: the perfect combination of gaming and racing fun, as the vehicles can move freely on and off the track, guaranteeing an unforgettable racing experience! The AI support enables a realistic driving experience in various driving modes. The starter range of the Carrera HYBRID line includes two sets that contain all the necessary components.

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The hybrid app
The vehicles are controlled via an app that can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Steering works intuitively by tilting the smartphone, buttons on the display represent the gas and brake.
The design of the app is based on the cockpit real racing car to offer a particularly natural driving experience. Due to the choice of beginners and expert mode, every level of experience is always the right thing for drivers.
Expand your racing experience
With the Carrera Hybrid accessories, you can customize your racetrack and add new challenges. Whether it's a tight hairpin bend, additional curve radii or narrow sections - every extension brings fresh thrills to the race. The matching controller and track packs provide extra action and even more variety when playing.
Frequently asked questions
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Due to the choice of beginners and expert mode, every level of experience is always the right thing for drivers.
Carrera HYBRID is available from specialist dealers and various online retailers, as well as at carrera-toys.com.
The Carrera HYBRID vehicles are on a scale of 1:50.
The sets each contain two licensed and true-to-original Porsche 911 GT3 R models in various cool paint finishes. Also included are 4 high-speed straights, 10 nerve-wracking bends and a start/finish straight. These can be set up in different configurations to make every race exciting and unique. In addition, the batteries are permanently installed in the cars and suitable USB charging cables are included so that you can get started right away. The Carrera HYBRID app can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Playstore and the Apple Store.
There are several sets in which racing drivers already find all the required parts. Also a selection of interesting single vehicles and route expansion sets, so-called track packs and other vehicle models.
The vehicles are controlled via an app that can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Steering works intuitively by tilting the smartphone or via touchscreen joystick. Buttons on the display represent the gas and brake. The design of the app is based on the cockpit real racing car in order to offer a particularly natural driving experience. The vehicles scan the road while driving and know exactly where they are via the app. A AI supports them with steering and helps to stay on the road and helps to find the ideal line. This support can be set in different stages, from strong support for beginners to little support for experienced professionals.
The HYBRID app also includes vehicle-dependent and situation-dependent engine, braking and shifting noises when driving.
Please send all RC products completely. For the car racks, please only send in the defective parts or technically relevant parts (transformer, hand controller, starting rail, cars, soft).
Hybrides gaming from racing simulation and real game.
With suppliers certified by Carrera.
Carrera HYBRID is a Carrera product.
Vehicles can be repaired. Carrera HYBRID products are characterized by their durability and ease of repair and maintenance.
The packaging is almost 100% plastic-free.
Plug the vehicle to the charger with the USB cable and stake it back after about 2sek. This reset the vehicle and can be switched on normally.
Due to lateral sun/daylight, the light on the road under the vehicle might be reflected and thus influences the infrared sensor of the vehicle.
The best storage of the rails elements is in the original box. To avoid scratches on the road surface, if possible always place the roadway area to the road surface.
As a rule, it is sufficient to push the vehicle diagonally via a textile surface like jeans.
It is best cleaned with a damp cloth and a small drop of detergent. Important: Before each trip, the road surface should be freed from dust so that as little dust as possible and lint can be stuck on the tires.
The dimensions of the standard straight are: 25 × 43.3 cm
The radius of the standard curve is: 37.5 cm (measured in the middle of the road)
Depending on the construction configuration, the mass of the standard route of a set is 251 × 175 cm, with a route length of 609 cm
Yes, further vehicle types will appear in 2025.
Yes, the spoiler and both side mirrors are removable and available as spare parts.
Each model of the same vehicle type has the same driving characteristics and the same handling. Due to the different setting options in the app, these can be adjusted individually.
The HYBRID vehicles are charged via USB-C on the underside.
A suitable charging cable is included in every vehicle packaging.
iOS: iOS 15.8.3 Android: Android 12
The number of participants who can take part in a racing session is technically limited to 16, which is the maximum number of participants in a WLAN network. In theory, there is theoretically no fixed part of the participant when driving on the route, but no more than 30 vehicles are recommended.
The steering sensitivity can be discarded in the collection, under info/calibration for the vehicle.
The steering sensitivity can be more set in the collection, under info/calibration for the vehicle.
This is requested by the system from Google and Apple when Bluetooth is used in the app. However, the locations are not read out or evaluated by Carrera.
Bluetooth is used for communication between smartphone or tablet and the vehicle. WLAN is used for communication between the smartphones of the individual drivers for racing management and evaluation.
By completing tasks in the app, points can be collected that let you rise to the next rank. With every higher rank, new tuning options such as gears/brakes/tires/...
As in reality, every accelerating, braking and steering has an impact on the tire condition. The tires particularly wear out when you drive into curves too quickly and have to intervene the AI with an emergency braking. This has to be avoided.
This is planned for one of the following app updates, but the following "hack" can already be represented with the following "hack": Set the Ghost Car on driving assistance, put them on the train and accelerate to the desired speed. Then bring the app into the background/minimize. The racer now continues autonomously on the track. As soon as he leaves this because he z. B. was pushed out, he stops immediately.