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Realistic driving fun with AI

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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 vehicles 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 HYBRIDthe series includes four Carrera HYBRIDsets , , each containing all the necessary components for immediate play. You can also expand your racing team with numerous vehicles , accessories, and add-ons .

Control is conveniently handled via the Carrera HYBRIDapp,, whichGois available for free in theApple App Storeand theGoGoogle Play Store.Controls are intuitive: simply tilt your smartphone to steer, while the throttle and brakes 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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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, clearer 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 skill counts. The update is rounded out byoptimized firmwareandnumerous bug fixes, that ensure smoother performance and even more precise vehicle control. The update will be released onApril 1, 2026 Carrera Hybrid, free of charge via the Carrera Hybridapp, and additional content is already in the works.

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

What is Carrera HYBRID?

With the 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 various 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 include all the parts racers need. There is also a selection of interesting individual cars, track expansion sets (known as "Track Packs"), and additional 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 sounds 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.

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

Productionand Sustainability

From Carrera certified suppliers.

Carrera HYBRID is a Carrera product.

Technical issues Vehicles

Vehicles can be repaired. These Carrera HYBRID products are Carrera HYBRIDcharacterized by their durability and ease of repair and maintenance Carrera HYBRID.

The packaging is made almost entirely without plastic.

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

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 each 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 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 the standard track section in a set are 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 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.

The steering sensitivity can be reduced in the settings menu under INFO/CALIBRATION for the vehicle.

You can increase the steering sensitivity for the vehicle in the menu under INFO/CALIBRATION.

This is Gorequired by Go Google and Apple due to system constraints Gowhen 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 allow you to 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 "workaround": Set Ghost Car to the "HIGH" driving assistance level, place it on the track, and accelerate to the desired speed. Then minimize the app. The racer will now continue driving autonomously on the track. As soon as it leaves the track—for example, because it was pushed off—it will stop immediately.

For legal
reasons, the app is currently available exclusively 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
.