GT Spirit's Dealer-Edition Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (1/18)

Mind you, this isn't your "typical" S63 AMG; it's the top-of-the-line S65, the flagship sedan in the M-B fleet. This one, produced by GT Spirit, is in the dealer-edition white colorway as is typical with the vast majority of their Mercedes-Benz dealer models. While white is not the traditional Mercedes-AMG color, it certainly looks the most elegant. From a quick glance, this S65 appears to be quite the model.

Underneath the hood is the most powerful engine that AMG currently builds, a 6.0L twin-turbo monster producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Basically, more power than 99% of owners of this car will ever utilize. This is a sealed resin model, so we can't see the heart of the beast anyways. Therefore, we look for a couple notable exterior cues, besides badging, to differentiate the 65 from the 63.

First: the wheels. There is an ever-so-subtle curvature in the spokes, giving it the appearance of a fan or a turbine. Unsurprisingly, GT Spirit nails the look perfectly and fits a set of super-realistic brakes behind them. The wheel design is a work of art, much like the rest of the car itself. In my opinion, from a design standpoint, the S-Klasse is unrivaled in its class.

The S65 also gets chrome trim and mesh on the front air intakes, in contrast with the black from the S63. While excessive chrome is usually frowned upon, it looks especially classy here and makes the S65 look every bit the expensive car that it actually is. The upper grille, while solid, has more than enough detail to trick your eyes into thinking it's not. The cherry on top is the three-pointed star hood ornament, an iconic design element that is unfortunately nearing extinction, with most modern Benzes switching to badge emblems instead. It's obviously the most fragile aspect of this model, but totally worth having.

I noticed a few quality issues in the paintwork around the B-pillars and some minor fitment issues with the tires and blacked-out front chin. Though not accessible, interior detail is very basic and cheap - dials and buttons are printed on flat surfaces rather than molded ones. Elsewhere, this model has plenty of detail to make you think it's life-sized, and it's one of my favorite M-B models to date.