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Of all the concept cars exhibited at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, two stand out for their elegance. On the one hand, there’s the Jaguar E-Type Zero, an old-timer with an all-electric powertrain. On the other hand, Mercedes-Maybach showed up with the thoroughly elegant Vision 6 Cabriolet.
On a closer look, only the Lionheart tires don’t fit with the rest of the full-size luxury convertible. Sure the 24-inch wheels are special, but Lionheart isn’t exactly the best tire manufacturer in the world. And that doesn’t suit the automaker’s promise of “the best or nothing.” Other than this aspect, the Vision 6 Cabriolet isn’t just incredibly pretty, but also bristling with high-tech.
The “Sensual Purity” design language complements the performance-oriented electric powertrain perfectly, which integrates four permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. Each of the motors drives a wheel, translating to an all-wheel-drive configuration with an output of 750 horsepower (550 kW).
Contrary to the limitations of most electric vehicles in production today, the one-off study is electronically governed to 250 kilometers per hour. That works out to 155 miles per hour, with zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) coming in under four seconds. Mercedes-Maybach refuses to say anything about the battery pack’s capacity or its composition, although driving range is estimated at more than 500 kilometers (NEDC) and over 200 miles (EPA), respectively.
While Mercedes-Maybach makes up its mind about putting the Vision 6 Cabriolet and the fixed-head coupe into production at some point in the future, the only Maybach-branded convertible on sale today is the S650 Cabriolet. A V12-powered luxobarge with exclusive detailing inside and out, the first open-top Maybach in decades is limited to 300 examples. The topless land yacht holds a starting price of 300,000 euros in its home market, and the 630 ponies the V12 mill channels to the rear wheels are plenty enough.
With the passing of time, the Double M will expand its lineup. And similarly to Mercedes-Benz and smart, electrification is crucial for Maybach's future.
The “Sensual Purity” design language complements the performance-oriented electric powertrain perfectly, which integrates four permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. Each of the motors drives a wheel, translating to an all-wheel-drive configuration with an output of 750 horsepower (550 kW).
Contrary to the limitations of most electric vehicles in production today, the one-off study is electronically governed to 250 kilometers per hour. That works out to 155 miles per hour, with zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) coming in under four seconds. Mercedes-Maybach refuses to say anything about the battery pack’s capacity or its composition, although driving range is estimated at more than 500 kilometers (NEDC) and over 200 miles (EPA), respectively.
While Mercedes-Maybach makes up its mind about putting the Vision 6 Cabriolet and the fixed-head coupe into production at some point in the future, the only Maybach-branded convertible on sale today is the S650 Cabriolet. A V12-powered luxobarge with exclusive detailing inside and out, the first open-top Maybach in decades is limited to 300 examples. The topless land yacht holds a starting price of 300,000 euros in its home market, and the 630 ponies the V12 mill channels to the rear wheels are plenty enough.
With the passing of time, the Double M will expand its lineup. And similarly to Mercedes-Benz and smart, electrification is crucial for Maybach's future.
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