The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is Here
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is set to appear tomorrow at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, but if you can’t make it out to California for the show, fear not: a full look at the sleek new vehicle has surfaced ahead of tomorrow’s public debut. Nearly six meters-long and boasting everything from gullwing doors to an elongated, split hood, the sleek coupe is an apt throwback to the coachbuilds of old — however, the interior is decidedly futuristic. Highlighted by a massive heads-up display that spans the length of the windshield, the high-tech cabin appears to employ a touchscreen interface while the car itself features a fully electric powertrain.
It remains unknown what exactly is driving the vehicle under the hood, so stay tuned for more in-depth info — and, hopefully, more gorgeous imagery — when the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 makes its official debut August 19.
It remains unknown what exactly is driving the vehicle under the hood, so stay tuned for more in-depth info — and, hopefully, more gorgeous imagery — when the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 makes its official debut August 19.
IF the 570GT was the most luxurious and refined McLaren to date when it debuted earlier this year, then this is perhaps the pinnacle of all vehicles to come from the British supercar manufacturer to date. Behold, the 570GT by MSO Concept.
As the name implies, the newest 570GT sees McLaren’s own Special Operations imprint getting its paws on the vehicle and the results are stunning. Set for a debut at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (on the famed 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Course, no less), the MSO creation — as you might expect — one-ups the original a bit, adding the likes of an Electro-Chromic Roof (one that can be adjusted from a near-translucent to a deep, dark tint for added privacy), “Pearl White” paint scheme and a “Piano Black” package that adds a deep black gloss finish to the wheels, side skirts, inserts and interior. Furthermore, carbon fiber decorates the sills while a new MSO exhaust system weighs in at 30% less than the stock option thanks to titanium construction in place of the usual steel. (And it doesn’t hurt that the system delivers a progressively richer, badass tone as the revs rise.) And, as if that weren’t enough, the exhaust’s heat shields are finished in a golden titanium nitride that naturally changes color to a blueish purple as it heats and cools.
MSO doesn’t skimp on the interior, either. Inside, tan saddle leather appears throughout and is joined by an integrated 12-speaker hi-fi system from Bowers and Wilkins. Carbon fiber is even added to the mix for a little interior/exterior harmony while rich gloss lacquer further complements the bespoke nature of the concept.
As far as performance goes, the 570GT’s 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 M838TE engine remains intact and offers 562 hp along with 443 lb-ft of torque. The car also sees a reduction in spring rate stiffness in both the front and rear — 15 and 10 percent, respectively — while independent adaptive dampers can be dynamically adjusted through a trio of settings. The electro-hydraulic steering system even offers a two percent reduced ratio to smooth out inputs from the driver at high speeds. And what kind of speeds are we talking about here? Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph.
As the name implies, the newest 570GT sees McLaren’s own Special Operations imprint getting its paws on the vehicle and the results are stunning. Set for a debut at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (on the famed 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Course, no less), the MSO creation — as you might expect — one-ups the original a bit, adding the likes of an Electro-Chromic Roof (one that can be adjusted from a near-translucent to a deep, dark tint for added privacy), “Pearl White” paint scheme and a “Piano Black” package that adds a deep black gloss finish to the wheels, side skirts, inserts and interior. Furthermore, carbon fiber decorates the sills while a new MSO exhaust system weighs in at 30% less than the stock option thanks to titanium construction in place of the usual steel. (And it doesn’t hurt that the system delivers a progressively richer, badass tone as the revs rise.) And, as if that weren’t enough, the exhaust’s heat shields are finished in a golden titanium nitride that naturally changes color to a blueish purple as it heats and cools.
MSO doesn’t skimp on the interior, either. Inside, tan saddle leather appears throughout and is joined by an integrated 12-speaker hi-fi system from Bowers and Wilkins. Carbon fiber is even added to the mix for a little interior/exterior harmony while rich gloss lacquer further complements the bespoke nature of the concept.
As far as performance goes, the 570GT’s 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 M838TE engine remains intact and offers 562 hp along with 443 lb-ft of torque. The car also sees a reduction in spring rate stiffness in both the front and rear — 15 and 10 percent, respectively — while independent adaptive dampers can be dynamically adjusted through a trio of settings. The electro-hydraulic steering system even offers a two percent reduced ratio to smooth out inputs from the driver at high speeds. And what kind of speeds are we talking about here? Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph.
As incredible as the Agera RS may be, Koenigsegg’s 1,160 horsepower hypercar is, as you might expect, not exactly safe for road use. Thankfully, however, the Swedish manufacturer is fixing that: behold the brand new Agera XS.
More or less a road-legal rendition of the renowned RS, the XS version of the Agera comes decked out in a bold “Karosserie Orange” diamond-dusted metallic with carbon fiber applications throughout — most notably on the XS’s massive rear wing, which is the largest-ever to appear on a Koenigsegg. Inside, black alcantara and orange trim match the vehicle’s exterior while the likes of Apple CarPlay, smart airbags and a hydraulic lifting system — none of which appeared on the RS — are all employed here. Fans will be happiest to know, however, that though road-legal, the XS doesn’t pale in comparison to its track-ready counterpart: the RS’s 1,160-horsepower 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 once again appears under the hood, as does the vehicles seven-speed paddle shift transmission.
The Agera XS is set to make its public debut at Monterey Car Week, which kicked off yesterday and runs through August 21.
More or less a road-legal rendition of the renowned RS, the XS version of the Agera comes decked out in a bold “Karosserie Orange” diamond-dusted metallic with carbon fiber applications throughout — most notably on the XS’s massive rear wing, which is the largest-ever to appear on a Koenigsegg. Inside, black alcantara and orange trim match the vehicle’s exterior while the likes of Apple CarPlay, smart airbags and a hydraulic lifting system — none of which appeared on the RS — are all employed here. Fans will be happiest to know, however, that though road-legal, the XS doesn’t pale in comparison to its track-ready counterpart: the RS’s 1,160-horsepower 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 once again appears under the hood, as does the vehicles seven-speed paddle shift transmission.
The Agera XS is set to make its public debut at Monterey Car Week, which kicked off yesterday and runs through August 21.
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