Mercedes-Maybach reveals new SL680

Mercedes-Maybach has revealed its new SL680 Monogram Series, described as the sportiest model in its history.

The new flagship convertible can be had in a series of exterior colours, of course, but Mercedes-Maybach is offering the car in to curated design concepts at launch.

The Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 differentiates itself from the Mercedes-AMG SL with with upright Mercedes star and chrome fin atop the bonnet, as well as the use of a Maybach front grille

The first, the Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 Monogram Series Red Ambience, features a two-tone exterior finish of obsidian black metallic and Manufaktur garnet red metallic, while the second Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 Monogram Series White Ambience gets an exterior of obsidian black metallic contrasted against Manufaktur opalite white magno.

Both colours are said to embody sensuality, beauty and lightness, perfectly capturing the philosophy of the new model, and both curations come with sustainably tanned, crystal white Manufaktur exclusive nappa leather and trim parts in gleaming silver chrome.

Exterior details distinguishing the Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 from the Mercedes-AMG SL include the use of the Maybach chrome radiator grille, the use of an upright Mercedes star on the bonnet, and the application of a chrome fin that runs along the vehicle's top. And if you feel these aren't enough to make sure you stand out, Mercedes-Maybach also offers the car with bonnet that incorporates the Maybach pattern in graphite grey uni.

The seats of the car feature a floral design, while the fully digital instrument display and centre display incorporate Maybach-specific start-up animations and display styles

Look closer and you might notice that the Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 also gets rose gold accents in its head lights, a different front skirt, and a chrome windscreen frame. That Maybach pattern is also reproduced on the car's soft top, while its rear lights feature the Maybach signet and sit above a redesigned rear skirt.

Powering the Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 is a 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces a total of 577bhp and 800Nm of torque (practically the same as found in the Mercedes-AMG SL63, if you're wondering). This engine is paired with a noise-optimised exhaust system, and the car additionally gets an extensive insulation and absorption package as well as a comfort-oriented suspension setup and soft engine mounts.

Market rollout of the Mercedes‑Maybach SL680 in Europe is set to start in early 2025.