Hot Wheels Premium Pop Culture Stranger Things 1983 BMW 733i Dark Red

The Hot Wheels Premium Pop Culture Stranger Things 1983 BMW 733i is a 1:64 scale collectible model based on the luxury sedan BMW 733i, part of the first generation BMW 7 Series (E23) lineup.

This release belongs to the Hot Wheels Pop Culture series inspired by famous movies, TV shows and gaming franchises.
The model is themed after the hit Netflix series Stranger Things produced by Netflix.

Role in the series

In Stranger Things, the 1983 BMW 733i is associated with the character Steve Harrington.

The car appears in scenes where Steve drives through the town of Hawkins, often helping the younger characters move quickly between locations during tense moments involving the mysterious Upside Down dimension.

Within the story, the BMW represents:

• family wealth and status

• the lifestyle of American teenagers in the early 1980s

• the contrast between everyday suburban life and supernatural events

The real car

The BMW 733i was one of BMW’s early flagship luxury sedans designed to compete with models like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Key features included:

• a 3.2–3.3L inline-six engine

• rear-wheel drive layout

• advanced comfort and technology for its time

It symbolized prestige, innovation and executive status during the early 1980s.

Connection to the show's retro atmosphere

The creators of Stranger Things carefully selected real cars from the era to build an authentic 1980s setting.

The BMW 733i complements other vehicles featured in the show, including:

• classic American muscle cars

• police sedans

• family station wagons

Together they create the nostalgic aesthetic that defines the series.

Why collectors like it

Collectors appreciate this model because:

• it belongs to the Hot Wheels Pop Culture line

• it is tied to the globally popular Netflix series

• it represents the classic BMW E23 luxury sedan

• it features Premium Hot Wheels construction

Pop Culture releases often attract both diecast collectors and fans of the franchise.

Model features

• Premium Metal/Metal construction

• Real Riders rubber tires

• detailed 1983 BMW 733i casting

• Stranger Things themed card artwork

• collectible Hot Wheels Pop Culture release