Review by CoMod Mike... on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé (30541/27344 and 30542/27345)
What else is there to say about this car? Everywhere you look, the SLS has been talked and written about in the highest terms; it’s raked in design awards left and right, and in various reader polls, the car has always been right at the top! That’s why I won’t be providing any vehicle details—they’re already all over the internet anyway!
Here’s z.B. a good link: : Mercedes SLS AMG
I’d still like to mention one cool little feature here, though. Each of the two gullwing doors weighs 18 kg and has small explosive charges on the door hinges. These allow the doors to be blown off after an accident if the vehicle ends up on its roof.
Some of you may already know that I work at the company primarily responsible for the SLS! I work in the door department, which is why my colleagues developed the gullwing doors. One more reason why I should write a review again ;-). That’s probably why I’m a bit less emotional about the SLS. I got to know the design pretty early on, and I’ve been walking past this supercar every day for years. Still, the car has its charm, especially when the doors are open! Unfortunately, that’s exactly the major drawback of the model fromCarrera . The doors don’t open ;-) But jokes aside. That wouldn’t be recommended as a slot car, of course, but it would look great. ;-)))
Regarding the model fromCarrera :
The model itself is very authentic and features the high-quality paintwork and printing we’ve come to expect in this sector. Details like the brake rotors are executed flawlessly, even if some might question their practicality—after all, they’re unrealistic for actual driving! But we’ve known for a long time that many fans keep their cars in display cases, and it’s precisely these details that add to their appeal.
The tires promise sufficient grip, though their slightly narrower appearance might lead one to expect slightly poorer road holding compared to other supercars. But this impression doesn’t last long. The car demonstrates excellent handling characteristics and holds its own even against racing versions on the same scale. Its true-to-scale, elongated appearance clearly compensates for this. This makes us very curious about the performance of the GT3 version, which is set to follow later this year. If you don’t want to wait and are looking to expand your supercar collection, you’ll have a lot of fun with this!
The only downside is that the color options are somewhat limited. White is, of course, the classic, design-focused paint job, while red is the more aggressive counterpart—a color we often see on other vehicles in the lineup as well! But we’re sure it won’t stop at just these two colors!
CoMod Mike...
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Review by CoMod Lotus of theCarrera DIGITAL 132 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé (30541/27344 and 30542/27345)
Gullwing doors!!!
I’ll admit it, I’m a die-hard fan of cars with gullwing doors. Real gullwing doors, not that pimped-out stuff like the Opel Astra Coupe or BMW 3 Series with their slanted doors. REAL gullwingers like the Mercedes 300 SL, the C11, the DeLorean, or the RS Melkus.
So today I’llCarrera spare you the technical specs on the new slot car Carrera —enough has already been written about it, and you can find the details on Wikipedia or the Mercedes website. That said, I highly recommend the AMG site; the pictures of the car are simply amazing: www.mercedes - amg.com!
So once again: gullwing doors!!!!
When the SLS came out, some people were saying: “Now Benz is riding the retro wave again and even bringing out a rehash of the old gullwing from the ’50s.” So what? The car is an absolute dream. Once you stand next to the original, you’re guaranteed to stop thinking about retro and similar nonsense. The SLS is a dream car and already a classic upon its release. A friend of mine rented the car from MB for a weekend (better not ask how much that cost), but he said afterward it was worth every euro to him. A timeless design with indescribable handling. Well, you’d expect that for a price of €186,830. And that’s just the beginning of the fun. The car hasn’t even been to AMG yet…
Let’s talk about the model:
Kudos to the designer! If you compare the pictures on the AMG website with the model, there’s really nothing to complain about. The car is superbly executed. Only the turn signal lights in the side mirrors are printed a bit too short (though they’re engraved correctly), but that’s really only noticeable to purists. For me, an absolute printing highlight is the small Mercedes badge on the hood above the large Mercedes star. I prefer the white Benz to the red car, but that’s a matter of taste.
The chassis is very clean; anyone who wants to experiment with lead has plenty of space in the chassis. But the car doesn't really need that—it has a fairly long wheelbase, but thanks to its wide rear axle, it handles corners very well. The car is a great rival for the Porsche GT3R.
The only thing missing from the lineup now is the neon-yellow electric SLS (try Googling that car!).
CoMod Lotus
What else is there to say about this car? Everywhere you look, the SLS has been talked and written about in the highest terms; it’s raked in design awards left and right, and in various reader polls, the car has always been right at the top! That’s why I won’t be providing any vehicle details—they’re already all over the internet anyway!
Here’s z.B. a good link: : Mercedes SLS AMG
I’d still like to mention one cool little feature here, though. Each of the two gullwing doors weighs 18 kg and has small explosive charges on the door hinges. These allow the doors to be blown off after an accident if the vehicle ends up on its roof.
Some of you may already know that I work at the company primarily responsible for the SLS! I work in the door department, which is why my colleagues developed the gullwing doors. One more reason why I should write a review again ;-). That’s probably why I’m a bit less emotional about the SLS. I got to know the design pretty early on, and I’ve been walking past this supercar every day for years. Still, the car has its charm, especially when the doors are open! Unfortunately, that’s exactly the major drawback of the model from
Regarding the model from
The model itself is very authentic and features the high-quality paintwork and printing we’ve come to expect in this sector. Details like the brake rotors are executed flawlessly, even if some might question their practicality—after all, they’re unrealistic for actual driving! But we’ve known for a long time that many fans keep their cars in display cases, and it’s precisely these details that add to their appeal.
The tires promise sufficient grip, though their slightly narrower appearance might lead one to expect slightly poorer road holding compared to other supercars. But this impression doesn’t last long. The car demonstrates excellent handling characteristics and holds its own even against racing versions on the same scale. Its true-to-scale, elongated appearance clearly compensates for this. This makes us very curious about the performance of the GT3 version, which is set to follow later this year. If you don’t want to wait and are looking to expand your supercar collection, you’ll have a lot of fun with this!
The only downside is that the color options are somewhat limited. White is, of course, the classic, design-focused paint job, while red is the more aggressive counterpart—a color we often see on other vehicles in the lineup as well! But we’re sure it won’t stop at just these two colors!
CoMod Mike...
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Review by CoMod Lotus of the
Gullwing doors!!!
I’ll admit it, I’m a die-hard fan of cars with gullwing doors. Real gullwing doors, not that pimped-out stuff like the Opel Astra Coupe or BMW 3 Series with their slanted doors. REAL gullwingers like the Mercedes 300 SL, the C11, the DeLorean, or the RS Melkus.
So today I’ll
So once again: gullwing doors!!!!
When the SLS came out, some people were saying: “Now Benz is riding the retro wave again and even bringing out a rehash of the old gullwing from the ’50s.” So what? The car is an absolute dream. Once you stand next to the original, you’re guaranteed to stop thinking about retro and similar nonsense. The SLS is a dream car and already a classic upon its release. A friend of mine rented the car from MB for a weekend (better not ask how much that cost), but he said afterward it was worth every euro to him. A timeless design with indescribable handling. Well, you’d expect that for a price of €186,830. And that’s just the beginning of the fun. The car hasn’t even been to AMG yet…
Let’s talk about the model:
Kudos to the designer! If you compare the pictures on the AMG website with the model, there’s really nothing to complain about. The car is superbly executed. Only the turn signal lights in the side mirrors are printed a bit too short (though they’re engraved correctly), but that’s really only noticeable to purists. For me, an absolute printing highlight is the small Mercedes badge on the hood above the large Mercedes star. I prefer the white Benz to the red car, but that’s a matter of taste.
The chassis is very clean; anyone who wants to experiment with lead has plenty of space in the chassis. But the car doesn't really need that—it has a fairly long wheelbase, but thanks to its wide rear axle, it handles corners very well. The car is a great rival for the Porsche GT3R.
The only thing missing from the lineup now is the neon-yellow electric SLS (try Googling that car!).
CoMod Lotus
