Mercedes-Benz has always been associated with taking luxury to a whole new level, and the newest and most advanced product is no different. The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12 Edition is an ultra-haute style, laboriously created tribute to the legendary V12 engine with which the Maybach Zeppelin of 1928 propelled itself. The limited edition is as rare as it is lavish, with only 50 units ever produced.
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Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition: Back to the Top of a Legendary Engine
Maybach has a rich history as far as automotive engineering is concerned. In 1928, a V12 engine was also contained in the Maybach Zeppelin, which was one of the first vehicles to achieve mass production and has been a symbol of power and luxury throughout the years. The new V12 Edition carries on the tradition with a fantastic 6.0-liter V12 with 612 hp and 900 Nm of torque. Wow, it’s an impressive power! 🙂
This beast can achieve a top speed of 250 km/h with electronic control and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, which is an undeniable addition to its performance heritage. I am sure that the feeling in the interior is like in “business class” when you’re flying for business meetings.
Striking Exterior Design
The V12 Edition exterior is a visual festivity of color and craftsmanship. The Manufaktur customizing department came up with a two-tone paint, which is hand-selected and which makes this sedan stand out immediately. It is covered with metallic olive green on the top of the roof and deep obsidian black on the lower portion of the body. An eye-catcher is made with a metallic silver center stripe that cuts across the two colors and provides the outline of the car. Even the 5-spoke forged wheels have the olive finish, which supports the integrated look.
The C-pillar is topped with a unique badge of Maybach: a gold and chrome pendant with the inscription 12. The 24-carat gold medallion ring has a diamond cutting that is divided into twelve segments, a mild reference to the V12 heritage and a testament to a luxurious taste.
Luxurious Interior Details
The exclusivity goes on inside. The interior is adorned with a brown diamond-quilted headliner, walnut-wood trim, and Manufaktur brown Nappa leather – classy materials. An exclusive badge that has the number 1 of 50 is the emblem stitched on the front center console as a constant reminder of the rarity of the vehicle. The center console at the back has a gold insert, which is a repetition of the metallic accents in the exterior.
Every component is meant to create a cozy environment, even down to the sitting surface and preference of materials. The cabin ambient lighting system is employed to complement the ambience in the cabin, and it can be adjusted to suit every mood or occasion.
Exclusive Owner’s Package
Mercedes-Benz does not limit the luxury experience just to the car. The V12 Edition owners would get a package of customized products that would enhance their daily experiences. It comes with a set of champagne glasses, made of silver by the famous Robbe and Berking- ideal to celebrate something. The luggage is provided with a trunk mat that has brown edges and provides protection as well as style. The Manufaktur department provides a dedicated key box and an edition-specific key ring so that the individual identity of the car is guaranteed even to the accessories.
These details support the message that the V12 Edition is not only a car but also a statement of life.
Limited Availability
The best thing about the V12 Edition is that it is rare. Mercedes-Benz has also limited itself to only 50 vehicles in the world, each vehicle is a collector product. The exclusivity is also further emphasized in the “1 of 50” symbol of the model, which customizes the identity of each vehicle. Customers are not simply buying a car but a slice of automobile history that will not be owned by many.
Conclusion
The Maybach S 680 V12 Edition of Mercedes-Benz is an ideal embodiment of the art of luxury, which integrates the outstanding historicism with the state-of-the-art performance. Taking into account that the Maybach Zeppelin of 1928 was the first car that was fitted with a V12 engine, the way the car was styled, which had a two-tone look, rich interior, and special accessories, was carefully designed to suit a very critical client.
Having been manufactured in a very small number of fifty cars, the V12 Edition is a testament to the exclusivity of Maybach, the engineering mastermind of Maybach, and the perennial prestige of Maybach.
To people who require the most of automotive opulence, the Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition is not a car, it is a living heritage.
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