Mark Greeley: Mercedes-Maybach Stuns With 6 Cabriolet At Pebble Beach

Monday, August 21, 2017

Mercedes-Maybach Stuns With 6 Cabriolet At Pebble Beach

A quaint area along California’s extensive coastline is transformed one week out of the year into a car gathering like no other. Pebble Beach brings together manufacturers, enthusiasts and collectors to bask in the automotive glory of the past and the future. As was the case with Mercedes-Maybach’s 6 Cabriolet debut.

Taking a page from bespoke coach maker Rolls-Royce’s playbook, the 6 Cabriolet was designed with “automotive haute couture” in mind. The leather interior conveys a diamond pattern with buttons adorned with the Mercedes logo backlit a gentle blue. On the floor is a combination of wood and aluminum invoking a lounge feel akin to some of the finest yachts. Under the hood is an electric drive system with an output of 750hp and a range of 200 miles.

Via Mercedes-Maybach:
Measuring almost 20 feet (6 meters) in length, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet incorporates the classic proportions of art deco design with its extremely long hood and puristic, flowing lines, and at the same time completely reinterprets these aesthetic principles. The curved body boasts a sporty, stretched design which is characterized by powerful structural elements in conjunction with the sharp feature line. This side feature line defines the upper vehicle body, from the radiator grille across the entire length of the vehicle through to the rear.

The strong contrast between the dark blue paintwork in “nautical blue metallic” and the chrome highlights increases the fascinating relationship between the clearly defined areas with organically shaped fenders and the chrome trim elements, which sit at the top on the edge of the fender as well as in the middle of the trunk lid, where they also incorporate the vertical tail lamps. This benefits the interpretation of the Mercedes-Maybach radiator grille, which with its fine, vertical struts accentuates the front end. The grille was inspired by a pinstriped suit. The radiator grille rests on two aerodynamically shaped supports on the outer right and left of the bumper.

The newly designed 24-inch light-alloy wheels feature a center lock. This is painted in rose gold and as such reflects the color shade used on all electric vehicle studies from Mercedes-Benz.

The extended, round “boat tail” format of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet’s rear recalls a luxury yacht, and narrow tail lamps which emphasize the width of the vehicle are integrated in its outer edges. Further distinctive features at the rear include the diffuser with aluminum frame and the air outlets behind the wheel arches.

The transition between the vehicle rear, the area of the trunk lid and the interior boasts a flowing design. Crystal white high-quality nappa leather creates an exciting contrast to the dark paint finish. The custom-made fabric top with interwoven rose gold threads has been perfectly coordinated with the look of the vehicle.