Tamiya 58554 1/10 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Petronas TT-01E Kit  [58554]

Track-Inspired Model: Tamiya 58554 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 originates from the road SLS AMG released in 2009, notable for its gull-wing doors and the 6.2-litre V8 powerplant. The GT3 racer enjoyed competitive success, highlighted by the Petronas Syntium Racing Team's run in the 2012 Japan Super Taikyu Series.

Tamiya captures that racing presence in the 58554 1/10 scale kit, featuring a clear polycarbonate body that reflects the car's race livery lines. The model sits on the TT-01E chassis that delivers full-time 4WD and a predictable platform for on-road driving sessions.

Inside the TT-01E Platform

The TT-01E is popular for its sturdy engineering and approachable build. It uses a gearbox-based drivetrain with dog bone drive shafts and gear differentials to transmit power. The fully independent double wishbone suspension and friction dampers provide stable handling on sealed surfaces, and the plastic chassis pieces are built for dependable service life.

Personalise and Prepare

Owners can tweak ride height, gear ratio and wheelbase to suit different tyre and motor choices. To complete the kit you will need extra parts such as a 7.2V battery, charger, radio set, servo and receiver, which lets you select gear that matches your driving preferences.

Tamiya 58554 offers a faithful GT3 model with a user-oriented TT-01E chassis that suits builders who want an accurate scale car without complex setup. It is a good base for modest tuning and scale detailing.