During the successful carrier of the Gull-wings of Mercedes-Benz, the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series established itself as the main highlight of the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Inspired by the racing version SLS AMG GT3, it offered impressive design, outstanding driving dynamics, and systematic and logical lightweight construction. And for those of us, for whatever reason, that can’t get the real thing, it is now available as an exclusive model car in 1:18 scale.

SLS AMG Coupe Black Series Scale Model

The miniature model in zinc die cast with plastic parts was implemented in collaboration with specialists from Minichamps, based on the original CAD data. It consists of over 120 individual parts and is coated in the exclusive original AMG body color, Solar Beam.

The hand-assembled model of precision is approximately 26 cm long and characterized by the highest attention to detail. Wing doors, bonnet and boot lid can be opened. The open doors reveal views of the accurate representation of all mechanical details and the high-quality printed interior. Belonging to the distinctions are the AMG sports body-contoured seats with printed AMG emblem in the headrests, the AMG performance steering wheel with red 12-clock marker, and the AMG decorative elements in carbon look with the logo printed on the glove compartment – “AMG Black Series”. The interior and trunk floor are fully flocked.

The SLS AMG Coupé Black Series exterior has the AMG Aerodynamics package with a wider front apron in the Black Series design with large air inlets. The front splitter and flics are in carbon-look. At the rear, the large rear spoiler catches the eye; the rear bumper exhibits more details in the Black Series design carbon look, the AMG sports exhaust system is made of titanium with two chromed twin tailpipes and the “AMG Black Series” lettering is displayed on the boot lid. The side design is determined by the fenders in carbon look with a fin in Black Gloss, Black Series -specific side skirts with depositors and exterior mirror housings also in carbon-look. The model rolls on matt black AMG light-alloy wheels in 5 -twin-spoke design with silver painted rims.

The SLS AMG Coupé Black Series model car is available at Mercedes-Benz Partner or online: http://shop.mercedes-benz.de. The model will be delivered in a Mercedes-Benz Designer packing in AMG Design and will cost €99.90 (recommended retail price incl. German VAT)

Mercedes-Benz is introducing an exceptional range of products to mark the 125th birthday of the motor car. Highlights include specially created, top-class models of legendary vehicles produced by the Stuttgart-based premium brand. Other unusual, high-quality accessories are also designed to reflect the 125 year history of the inventor of the motor car.

Join Mercedes-Benz in exploring the fascinating story of the motor vehicle. To mark the anniversary Mercedes-Benz is introducing a selection of miniature models commemorating milestones in the company’s history. Scale 1:43 – the scale preferred by collectors – allows precise replication of the fine details which shape the look and character of the vehicles.

These remarkable models include the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886. This finely wrought three-wheeler can proudly claim to be the first motor car in history and to have paved the way for individual mobility. No less famous is the Mercedes Simplex 40 hp from 1902, a vehicle which already featured the essential components of a modern car and, thanks to simple controls, did not require any specialist knowledge on the part of its driver. Naturally the 125! years of innovation selection also includes design icons such as the Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster from 1936, with its boldly curved wings, and the 300 SL Gullwing Coupé from 1955, a model which is still admired around the world today. Other stylistic milestones include the elegant 1972 S-Class and the contemporary Mercedes-Benz CLS.

The exceptional models are all available in a limited edition of 1,250, making them set to become sought-after rarities. The miniatures are supplied in special box packaging, along with a booklet on the history of the vehicle and a metal badge featuring a serial number. The price: EUR 49.90*.

Alongside the fascinating car models, the Mercedes-Benz 125! years of innovation selection includes other products which stylishly mark the 125 year anniversary. These include a polo shirt, a cap, a silver-plated key ring and a mug in exclusive Ritzenhoff design. Recurring features include a black, white and silver colour scheme and the “125! years of innovation” lettering. The vehicle silhouettes depicted on the products – the Patent Motor Car, the 300 SL and the CLS – tell the history of the motor car and represent a combination of tradition and innovation.

Mercedes-Benz has only just presented the new SLK and the facelifted C-Class yet already the sporty roadster, dynamic saloon and attractive estate are now available in finely crafted model car form. Each of the miniatures has been specially produced for Mercedes-Benz Accessories, and all are a delight to behold thanks to their prototypical workmanship.

Large or small, Mercedes-Benz cars are always able to generate a sense of fascination, both in their original size as well as in model format. Among true-to-scale miniatures, the models of the Mercedes-Benz Model Car Selection enjoy a very special position. This is because the Product Management Division and the Sindelfingen Design Studios of Mercedes-Benz ensure that they feature consistent proportions, harmoniously flowing, light-catching contours, and also some very precise details. The focus of the models is squarely on remaining true to the original. And it is only when such details as windscreen wipers, exterior mirrors or door handles are able to pass close scrutiny that the models are accepted into the Mercedes-Benz Model Car Selection.

It is precisely these demanding standards which the models of the new SLK have also been designed to meet. Available with immediate effect, they come in the popular scales of 1:87 for model railway layouts and 1:43 for collectors, as well as a 1:18 large-scale version for those model enthusiasts with an eye for detail. There is also a variety of original paint finishes and interior appointments to choose from. In the case of the smaller models, a roadster roof is supplied which can also be fitted; in the 1:18-scale variant, this roof comes already folded down and stored in the luggage compartment.

The new SLK model cars have been produced by well-known manufacturers in consultation with Mercedes-Benz. The 1:87-scale model is produced by HO-scale specialist Herpa and costs 15.90 euros. The 1:43-scale variant is made by Schuco and is available for 29.90 euros. The highly-detailed 1:18-scale edition, meanwhile, is produced by Minichamps and carries a price tag of 69.90 euros. This particular model is ideal for displaying on a desk or bookshelf, ensuring that the exciting new SLK is never far from view.

Another new miniature addition to the Mercedes-Benz Model Car Selection is the facelifted C-Class. It comprises two variants each of the saloon and the estate – featuring different paint finishes and a variety of appointment details – all available in a scale of 1:43. Each edition costs 29.90 euros.