27045 AMG GTC Convertible Car Model Building Set | 336 PCS
AMG GTC Convertible — Stuttgart's Open-Air V8 Symphony
This 336-piece display set captures the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster — the open-top version of AMG's hand-built V8 sports car that combines devastating performance with wind-in-your-hair grand touring. With its blue exterior and included display case, this compact model celebrates one of the most sonorous convertibles of the modern era.
The Real Machine
The Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster occupies a sweet spot in the AMG GT lineup — more powerful and aggressively equipped than the base GT Roadster, but not as track-focused as the GT R. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, hand-built in Affalterbach under AMG's "one man, one engine" philosophy, produces 550 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. The result is 0-60 in 3.7 seconds with a 196 mph top speed — experienced with the three-layer fabric roof folded away, letting that magnificent V8 soundtrack wash over you and everyone within a quarter mile. The GT C adds wider rear track, active rear steering, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential over the base GT, giving it the chassis hardware to match its engine output. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT seven-speed dual-clutch transmission delivers shifts with mechanical precision, while the front-mid engine layout provides balanced handling that belies the car's 3,900-pound weight. Production ran from 2017 to 2021, with approximately 2,000+ roadster variants built.
Design & Build
At 336 pieces, this compact model captures the GT C Roadster's dramatic proportions — the impossibly long hood, the compact cockpit, and the wide rear end. The blue exterior is clean and elegant, while the detailed grille, transparent windshield, and carbon fiber-textured accents add finishing touches. The convertible configuration shows the car in its best light — top down, revealing the luxury interior. The included display case presents it professionally.
What Builders Love
- Convertible appeal — Open-top models add visual variety to collections dominated by coupes
- AMG hand-built heritage — The "one man, one engine" story adds artisanal value to this model's significance
- Display case included — Stackable, professional presentation
- Quick build — 336 pieces for a satisfying single-session project
Worth Considering
- Compact display model — No opening features or mechanical functions
- Subtle differences — The GT C may look similar to base GT models to casual observers
- Small scale — Best appreciated as part of a larger collection
Specifications
| Pieces | 336 |
| Real Car | Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster (2017-2021) |
| Features | Convertible design, detailed grille, display case |
| Color | Blue exterior |
| Engine | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (real car: 550 hp) |
| Material | ABS plastic with display case |
The Bottom Line
The AMG GTC Convertible brings the sound and fury of AMG's hand-built V8 to your display shelf in a compact, elegant format. In a collection of aggressive coupes and closed-body supercars, this open-top Mercedes adds welcome variety — a reminder that some of the most memorable driving experiences happen with nothing between you and the sky except 550 horsepower worth of V8 thunder.