Mercedes has just revealed the Maybach 6: a luxury convertible that is dreams are made of. Baroque Ground has all the details
Revealed for the first time this month, the Mercedes Maybach 6 Cabriolet made its premiere at Monterey Car week from 15 to 20 August. Mercedes then revealed the concept vehicle at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in California this past Sunday.
With its Art Deco-inspired design, the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet concept car is a magnificent beast. Last year at the very same Concours D’Elegance event, the automaker showcased the Mercedes Maybach 6 Coupe, a hard-top that was quite similar to its new Maybach iteration, in that it was long and powerful. But this year’s updated model is even more appealing, offering the opportunity to drive along with the top down.
The convertible Maybach is a force to be reckoned with, a vehicle that is the epitomy of luxury. Despite its length (almost 20 feet), it’s a two-seater that is almost 7 feet wide, accommodating only two people, thus upping the ante when it comes to sheer luxe. Its sleek, futuristic design is another major draw card. The convertible also boasts huge 24-inch wheels.
But the biggest advantage of this brand new model is the fact that it’s an electric vehicle, with a total output of 550 kW (that’s 750 horsepower) from four electric motors – this means that the car can drive for approximately 500km on a single charge! The 737 hp allows for an acceleration of 0 to 100km per hour in less than four seconds, and the car’s top speed is limited to 250km per hour, which is approximately 155 miles per hour. A flat battery positioned under the vehicle’s floor gives it a range of 200 miles on a single charge. Mercedes says the car’s advanced fast charging system can provide up to 60 miles of range in just five minutes of charging. As the car batteries are in the floor, this provides storage space under the hood for luggage and tools.
The car’s wooden interior and crystal white leather will take your breath away. Inspired by the interior of a luxury super yacht, particularly in the rear end, it epitomizes automotive haute couture at its best. Of course, the blue exterior of the car (it’s finished with Nautical Blue Metallic paint), and its tapering tail is also very yacht-like in appearance.
Drivers will enjoy sitting behind an instrument cluster that features classic round gauges with working needles. There’s a navigation system that is linked to touchscreen displays, and an intelligent concierge system uses voice commands to provide the driver with information based on location and the time of day.
Sadly, it’s still not known whether this exquisite cabriolet will make it to production, but some of its design cues might end up on future Maybach vehicles. But we’ll continue to be ever-hopeful, waiting for pricing and a release date.
Mercedes Maybach is Mercedes – Benz’s ultra luxury brand, and it produces vehicles that are even more luxurious and exclusive than those Mercedes models upon which they are based.