The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Convertible debuted today at the Los Angeles Auto show as a deserved, limited-edition model – 300 worldwide and 75 units in the U.S. In the U.S. market three versions will be available at $~$321,000 each – Zircon red paint with porcelain and a black interior, Cote d’Azur blue paint with porcelain and saddle brown interior and diamond white paint with porcelain and a yacht blue interior.
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet – Maybach failed spectacularly as a freestanding brand – is powered by a 6-liter V12 twin turbocharged engine rated at 621 horsepower driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. Plan on, on a good day, 2 mpg.
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 is based on the S-Class and has adopted the latter’s classic aesthetic proportions – translation this is badge engineering – among other features, with highlights which include a coupe-like soft top and the “sidewall dropping line which slopes down towards the rear.”
Different Mercedes-Maybach “touches” include a new front bumper with upgraded lower section and numerous chrome highlights. The Maybach badger engineered emblem is on the vehicle’s fender. Other elements on the exterior include 20-inch forged wheels in a powerful design and a bi-chromatic finish. Upon opening the doors, the Maybach logo is projected onto the floor by means of entrance lighting.
Interior
In the interior, the fully leather-trimmed Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet brings some of the look of the Concept S‑Class Coupe show car (IAA 2013) to production. These include dynamic “flowing lines” found in the seats. This waterfall-like seat upholstery layout is achieved with the aid of progressive perforations.
The unique trim elements are commissioned individually for each vehicle based on the selected color and grain. In addition to trim on the instrument panel and door paneling, the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet “exclusively boasts” a trim element on top of the convertible top compartment with inlaid Maybach logo. Two of the three Maybach Cabriolet configurations feature “flowing lines” trim.
Each Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet includes a car cover that matches the soft top color, with diamond quilting and an embroidered Maybach emblem. In addition, each Mercedes-Maybach Cabriolet is delivered with a special welcome pack. This is a key ring made of the same nappa leather used in the vehicle’s interior, with a Maybach badge and “1 of 300” lettering, as well as a certificate signed by Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
