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Mercedes SL 55 AMG (R230) Safety Car
 2001 
Maisto
 1:18

The Maisto Mercedes SL 55 AMG (R230) Safety Car is a diecast metal model. With Proportion Deviation of just 0.4 and Scale Deviation of 0.5% this replica achieves near-perfect dimensional accuracy in 1:18 scale. Simplified and strong details like window frames in relief contribute to a model that can be used as a toy.


Codes and colors

M = Metallic
M
38642

Model dimensions

Variation
Length
9.96 in / 253.0 mm
+0.4%
Width
4 in / 101.5 mm
+0.7%
Height
2.83 in / 72.0 mm
+0.1%
Wheelbase
5.59 in / 142.0 mm
-0.2%

Model details

Points
Proportions deviation
0.4
9
10
1:18 scale deviation
+0.5%
9
10
Body material
metal
8
8
Body quality
good
4
8
Mold lines
0
8
8
Opening parts gap
small
4
6

Body:

42
50
Fixed side glasses
0 / 0
10
10
Door glasses
0
4
Windshield frame
-
10
10
Black frit band
6
6
Door glasses frame
in relief, black painted
6
10
B-pillars
realistic
10
10

Glasses and frames:

42
50
Plastics quality
good
6
10
Instrument panel
very detailed
8
10
Engine
very detailed
6
8
Door locks
plastic, painted
5
6
Blinkers
in relief, painted
4
6
Labels
painted
4
6
Carpet
0
4

Small details:

33
50
Opening parts number
4 / 4
10
10
Roof up
-
4
4
Popup headlights
-
4
4
Door hinges
unrealistic
4
8
Door springs
0
6
Suspension springs
unrealistic
4
8
Steering
10
10

Movable parts:

36
50
200
153
Sum:
Pros
Cons
Precise diecast
Suspension springs
 

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