Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 noticed on public roads in Switzerland
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 made its public debut at Pebble Seaside in August. Earlier than it goes into manufacturing, engineers are busy fine-tuning the flagship convertible within the Swiss Alps.
Autoblog’s @rubenpriester lately noticed a convoy of Mercedes take a look at automobiles on the Grimsel Cross. Amongst them have been two Maybach SL 680s. As you possibly can see, each prototypes have the launch spec with the ‘Purple Atmosphere’ exterior, black bonnet, and chrome highlights.
Each automobiles seem to have matching interiors in a 2-tone of white and black. That being mentioned, the take a look at mules are driving on totally different wheels. The automotive within the entrance has a multi-spoke design, whereas the opposite has the classier possibility.
The Maybach SL makes use of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed computerized transmission, which sends energy to all 4 wheels. Mercedes claims the luxury SL can dash from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and has a high velocity of 160 mph. It additionally will get rear-axle steering as normal.
Supply: Autoblog.nl