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Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet

This is the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, which is set to be revealed officially at next month’s Geneva Motor […]

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet
Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet — photographed for Leisure Wheels

This is the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, which is set to be revealed officially at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

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The Landaulet moniker is reserved for ultra-luxury vehicles that have soft tops over the rear passengers’ heads.

The G650 Landaulet is based on the lifted chassis of the G500 4×4 Squared but instead of the biturbo V8, it is fitted with the company’s 6.0-litre biturbo V12 engine, reportedly tuned for 470kW. Another difference is that the wheelbase is extended by 60cm, creating more room for rear passengers.

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The rear is completely separated from the front cabin and features two luxurious seats, a central console and a pair of TFT displays in front of them.

It’s reported by Fly-wheel that there will be a limited to a total of 100 units of the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet available next year, following the official reveal it at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

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It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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