The Maybach V12 Edition is one of the most luxurious models to have come out of the German tuner

While the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is quite spectacular, the Maybach division takes it to a whole new level. So much so that it has created a variant that combines the luxury of the model with decorative elements made from 24-carat gold. This version is based on the Mercedes-Maybach S 680, which is already a luxurious car in its own right, but this exclusive preparation makes it grow even more.

The bodywork has been painted in two tones, Obsidian Black Metallic and Olive Green Metallic from Manufaktur. The two tones are separated by a silver-coloured stripe, and according to Mercedes, it takes up to 10 working days to create this colour combination for the bodywork, which is twice the time required for any other colour combination offered by the brand.

But the exterior does not stop at this exclusive colour combination. Olive green finished alloy wheels can also be seen. The C-pillars feature the chrome Maybach emblem and a gold badge with the number 12. The emblems are designed to pay tribute to the bonnet ornament of the Maybach Zeppelin DS 8, and the decorative element features 24-carat gold and a diamond-engraved pattern that turns it into an ultra-luxury car.

The luxury extends to the interior, with upholstery in equestrian brown Manufaktur Napa leather, paired with glossy brown walnut root wood trim. The wood extends right to the edge of the steering wheel, which required many hours of precision work.

A quilted headliner with decorative diamond details in equestrian brown, with exclusive embroidery and the badge bearing the serial number that identifies it as one of the 50 units to be built, adorns the centre console. At the rear, the console between the seats features twelve gold circles and a special Maybach 12 emblem. This decorative detail represents up to seven days of work by the craftsmen to achieve the luxurious look it presents.

To complete the luxury this unit represents, each buyer will receive a case with two silver champagne glasses and a handcrafted key ring. There is also an exclusive floor mat, and the buyer will find electric rear doors, a rear-wheel steering axle, five windscreen wipers and active suspension.

Powertrain

The powertrain of this vehicle consists of a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 603 CV and a maximum torque of 900 Nm. The nine-speed automatic gearbox sends the torque to all four wheels and allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

As we have already noted, the model will have 50 units, and the price of each one is not yet known. What is certain is that deliveries will begin in autumn, which indicates that a good number of them have already been sold.