What's the fun in owning an ultra-rare car if the
world can't see you driving it? The new Mercedes-Maybach S650 might just be
your answer.
The drop top version of Mercedes S-Class trimmed in Maybach
opulence just made its debut at the LA auto show.
This kind of luxury also carries prodigious power. With a
621-hp twin-turbo V-12 planted under the hood that makes 738 lb-ft of torque,
the S650 has more power on tap than the S600 sedan, but keen watchers will
recognize the same numbers from the AMG S65 version.
What the Maybach treatment affords is attention to detail,
such as a wood veneer dash, waterfall-like interior layout with diamond quilted
upholstery, and a special substrate used underneath the dash that gives the
dash a 3-dimensional visual effect. You’ll also find a piano black lid for the
central storage compartment, with “1 of 300” highlighting the vehicle’s
exclusivity and a certificate signed by Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche himself.
Other bits and pieces include special interior lighting with
the Maybach name projected onto the floors when the door is opened.
Production for the convertible will be limited to a run of
300, only 75 of which will be available in the U.S. Pricing is equally
exclusive; the Mercedes-Maybach S650 will start north of $200,000.
Despite its high price, the S650 is only available in three
color combinations including this deep red with black hides, a blue exterior
with saddle brown leather, or a rich white with blue interiors. Each convertible has
a matching soft-top color and a matching luggage set to boot.
Twenty-inch wheels are standard, unless you need bigger
wheels to drown out the audible gasps of jealousy.
We don't expect many, if any, of these to be available long
when they go on sale soon.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1107306_mercedes-maybach-s650-cabriolet-video-preview#image=100581274
by Aaron Cole
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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