Mercedes-Benz picked Pebble Seashore because the venue to unveil three new fashions: a pair of luxurious Maybachs and a celebratory AMG GT3.
Dropping its prime for the primary time within the California sunshine is the SL 680 Monogram Sequence, which Mercedes-Benz says is “the sportiest mannequin in Maybach model historical past.” Characterised by a two-tone paint scheme in a alternative of Obsidian Black over Garnet Crimson or White Magno, each variations characteristic Crystal White Nappa leather-based and chrome trim for the cabin. Maybach-specific options embrace a singular grille, rose gold accents for the headlights, and chrome trim for the windshield encompass and aspect sills. Particular 21-inch alloy wheels in a monoblock or multi-spoke design are additionally provided.
Gone are the times when a Mercedes mannequin quantity referred to its engine dimension. Below the hood of the SL 680 is a four-liter twin-turbo V-8 that places out 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Drive goes to all 4 wheels and a nine-speed auto takes care of drugs shifts.
The identical powertrain sits within the restricted version Mercedes-Maybach S680 Version Nordic Glow. This U.S.-only restricted version might be restricted to 50 items out there via a choose group of dealerships for $339,000. For that you simply get a two-tone Northern Lights Violet and Moonlight White metallic paint job and darkish chrome trim with a Rose Gret Nappa leather-based pairing with Sample Darkish Walnut wooden inside. The Government Rear Seat Package deal Plus comes as normal, together with heated and cooled cupholders to maintain your gluehwein heat or your Champagne chilled.
The ultimate automobile to be unveiled can also be the final of its type. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Version 130Y Motorsport marks 130 years for the reason that firm first went racing. Solely 13 vehicles might be constructed, and would be the final AMG GT3s to be fitted with a naturally-aspirated engine. In last trim the 6.3-liter V-8 produces 671 hp, making it essentially the most highly effective GT3 ever constructed by AMG.
That’s not all, nevertheless. AMG opted to not homologate this observe particular, which meant they might extract each ounce of efficiency for this last iteration. The engine does away with its air restrictor and good points a brand new exhaust system to achieve that file quantity. Downforce has been elevated by 15 % over the usual GT3 due to a brand new splitter, fender louvers, aspect skirts, underbody and rear diffuser. There’s additionally a wider, movable rear wing linked to a DRS system that will increase prime velocity to 196 mph. Carbon disc brakes are fitted as an alternative of the metal rotors mandated for racing and there are 18-inch magnesium wheels which may be fitted with a alternative of track-suitable rubber.
The 13 consumers gained’t have the ability to compete within the GT3 130Y Motorsport, however they’ll be supplied with all of the gear they want for the last word observe day expertise, together with personalised racing gear from Puma and a Bell helmet. What’s extra, the automobile might be able to completely dominating the time sheets, because the automobile has already set a GT-car lap file at Australia’s legendary Mount Panorama circuit.
