Released concurrently with the European "Generation 1" Rapido, the U.S. Generation 2 version is almost identical to the European toy, save the pink clear-plastic being replaced with smoky-black. Rapido was re-released in the European Generation 2 line the following year, retaining his clear-pink plastics.

This mold was planned by Takara for use as Rapid Engine in the Block Town line, but that release was scrapped.