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 adjust their driving behavior. The AI support ensures realistic racing, exciting passing maneuvers, and a completely new racing experience—controlled via an app instead of a controller.

HybridThe Joy of Racing with an App Instead of a Controller

Carrera HYBRID– the perfect combination of gaming and racing fun, because the vehicles can zoom down the track at full throttle with complete freedom. AI support enables a realistic driving experience in 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 once
  • Races with up to16 players
  • Controls via Carrera HYBRIDa freeCarrera HYBRIDapp
  • True-to-life vehicles on a 1:50 scale
  • Customizable settingsfor speed, brakes
  • , and tires; Overtaking possible both on and off the track;
  • NPC opponentsnow also available in single-player
  • mode
  • ; Two game modes—"Arcade"and"Simulation"—for varied driving
  • experiences; Pro 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, or Ford Mustang GT3 race at full throttle across the innovative Hybridracetrack—or right across your bedroom floor and desk. The Carrera Hybrid-Series combines the classic racing experience with clever technology for action-packed fun anywhere.

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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.

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Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo

The Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo is an evolved 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.

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Ford Mustang GT3 "No.51"

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

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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.

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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 HYBRID-App

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—and 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.

Upgradesand Accessories

Enhance Your Racing Experience
: With 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

Target Start/Finish Line for

Printing at Home

: 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 them out, customize them, and get started right away!

The Start/Finish Line feature
will work only 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, competently, and personally. Whether you have questions about technical details, replacement parts, or tips on how to use our products, we're here for you.

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What is Carrera HYBRID? Carrera HYBRID Production Technical Questions About Vehicles Technical Questions About the App

What is Carrera HYBRID?

The right level for everyone: With a choice between Arcade and Simulation modes, it's Carrera HYBRID ideal for both beginners and experienced drivers.

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

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

Our Carrera HYBRID sets include everything you need to start racing right away. Each set includes licensed, true-to-life vehicles with detailed paint schemes

, as well as a versatile selection of track pieces.

Using the straights, curves, and start/finish elements, you can create countless track layouts, ensuring that every race remains exciting and unique. Also included are compatible USB charging cables for the easily replaceable, plug-in car batteries.

Carrera HYBRIDYou can Godownload the required Carrera HYBRIDapp for free from the Apple App Store and the GoGoogle Play 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.

You can control the vehicles however you prefer—either using a controller or directly via your smartphone. This is made possible by the Carrera HYBRID app, which you Gocan download for free from the Apple App Store and GoGoogle Play Store. If you choose to use your smartphone, you can steer intuitively by tilting the device or using the touchscreen joystick, while the gas and brake are operated via on-screen buttons.

The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car to provide an authentic driving experience. A special highlight of the technology: While driving, the vehicles continuously scan the road and know exactly where they are. Intelligent AI uses this data to actively assist you with steering, staying on course, and finding the ideal line. The level of assistance provided by this riding aid can be customized to various settings—ranging from comprehensive support for beginners to minimal intervention for experienced professionals.

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

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

Yes, you can also race alone. To do so, you must own at least two vehicles. You can easily add computer-controlled opponents (NPCs) in the lobby before starting a race.

Carrera HYBRID Production

All development of Carrera HYBRID takes place in-house. For production Carrera , we work with carefully selected and Carrera-certified partners. This ensures that our high quality and safety standards are met at all times.

Carrera HYBRID Our products are known for their durability and ease of repair and maintenance.

Defective vehicles can be repaired without any problems—for example, the batteries are intentionally plugged in rather than glued in place, which makes them easy to replace.

In addition, we have almost completely eliminated the use of plastic in our packaging.

Technical Questions About Vehicles

Connect the vehicle to the charger using the USB cable, and then disconnect it after about 2 seconds. This will reset the vehicle, and it can then be turned on normally again.

Due to sunlight or daylight coming in from the side, the light on the road may be reflected off the ground beneath the vehicle, thereby affecting 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.

For optimal care of the running surfaces, we recommend our special Carrera cleaning pads. Our new vehicles (identifiable by the packaging with a see-through window) already come with one such pad included. If needed, you can reorder the cleaning pad at any time using item number 50053110.

The best way to clean it is with a damp cloth and a small drop of glass cleaner. IMPORTANT: Before each ride, you should remove any dust from the tread surface so that as little dust and lint as possible can stick to the tires.

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

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

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

Yes, we are constantly expanding our product line. We are continuously working on new vehicle models as well as additional attractive prints and designs that you can look forward to in the future.

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

Every model of the same vehicle type has the same factory-set driving characteristics and handling. These can be customized using the various settings in the app.

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

Each vehicle package includes a compatible charging cable.

Technical Questions About the App

It is difficult to define a universal list of minimum requirements, as performance depends heavily on the specific smartphone model. To guarantee a smooth gaming experience and accurate driving physics, the app requires up-to-date and powerful hardware.

Our recommendation for an optimal driving experience:

  • Apple: Devices starting with the iPhone 11 (running iOS 15.8 or later)
  • Android: Android smartphones running Android 12 or laterPlease

note: The maximum number of NPCs (computer-controlled opponents) you can add to a race also varies depending on your smartphone’s individual processing power.

The number of participants who can take part in a race session together 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, no more than 30 vehicles are recommended, as the wireless network would otherwise become severely overloaded.

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 a smartphone or tablet 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 allow you to advance to the next rank. With each higher rank, new tuning options are unlocked, such as transmission, brakes, tires, etc.

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 it 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 make sure your account
is registered in the correct country
.

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