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2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet is a Topless Land Yacht

Almost four years after the Maybach-Manufaktur car brand had its plug pulled by Mercedes-Benz, the “Double M” still lives on, and it will soon become a much larger family than before.
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Meet the 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet, otherwise known as the most opulent convertible to wear either the three-pointed star or the Double-M logo since the 1930s.

Based on the already exclusive Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet, the new drop top from Stuttgart will have a limited production of just 300 units, which is somewhat fitting if we look at the 300,000 euros (approx. $321,000) price tag.

Power comes from the same, 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine found in other “65” models, meaning that the luxury convertible can make ends meet with the help of 630 hp and an electronically limited torque of 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft).

These numbers help the car hit 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standing start in just 4.1 seconds, while the model's top speed is electronically limited to an adequate 250 km/h (155 mph).

A host of discreet differences compared to the “regular” S65 Cabrio can be observed from just about any angle, and we can include the modified front bumper, the extra chrome trim, and the 20-inch forged wheels here since all of them are exclusive to the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet.

Inside it's where the magic happens, though, because there are an entirely new upholstery and trim elements in there, most of them being inspired by the Concept S-Class Coupe concept car from 2013. Thanks to what Mercedes-Benz calls “flowing lines,” the interior atmosphere is that of a luxury yacht, not unlike the Mercedes-Benz Style “Arrow 460-Granturismo.”

Even though it's a limited edition model, the S650 Cabrio can be customized with nine additional interior color concepts - and a designo nut brown magnolia trim in either flowing lines or a high gloss finish.

Every car will be delivered with a set of exclusive travel luggage from “Maybach – Icons of Luxury”, a key ring made of the same nappa leather as the upholstery and a certificate personally signed by Dieter Zetsche himself.
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About the author: Alex Oagana
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Alex handled his first real steering wheel at the age of five (on a field) and started practicing "Scandinavian Flicks" at 14 (on non-public gravel roads). Following his time at the University of Journalism, he landed his first real job at the local franchise of Top Gear magazine a few years before Mircea (Panait). Not long after, Alex entered the New Media realm with the autoevolution.com project.
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