- Limited to 50 units, the Mercedes-Mebac V12 version pays tribute to the original MABAC Zepelin model from the 1920s.
The M120 family of Mercedes's V12 engines has a long-running history, which began in 1991 with the W140 S-class. The German automaker considered entering the 12-cylinder race in the 1960s, eventually cooled its early efforts in favor of the V8s, which were considered adequately prosperous. It was not until the late 1980s, when it learned the upcoming second-Je 7-series of BMW with 5.0-liter V12, that it decided to build it. Since 1981, the second-gene S-class was considered the right fit in the pipeline, and when launched, it blew up the competition with its 402 bhp and torque of 580 Nm. In comparison, Bimer made only 296 bhp, and the only appropriate competition came from the choice of Ferrari and Lamborghini.
The M120 V12 went to power the high-performance AMG model as well as the ultra-Luxury meback line, while Pagani continues to use an updated version of that 6.0-liter powerhouse in its hypercar. Although most of the rivals have closed their V12S, Mercedes has continued to introduce it specially for its MABAC model. To end this, the automaker has unveiled a new special version meback in the celebration of its 12-cylinder dynasty.
The Mercedes-Mebac V12 version is billed as the last version of S-Class, a tribute to the 1930s prestigious Meback Zepelin. Depending on the MABAC S680, it is limited to just 50 units worldwide and comes in and out with 24 carat gold accents. It has a luxurious two-tone outer paint scheme of Manufkatur Olive Metallic on the upper body, which is the Obesidian Black Metallic at the lower, with a contrasting high-tech silver metallic pinsstrip, which separates two colors. Mercedes claims that it takes about 10 working days to complete this particular paint job, or about twice until your average Maback S-Class.
The S-Class V12 version rides on 5-hal lattice wheels painted in the matching of the metal of the olive, while the C-Pillar has a 24-carat gold medal with a “12” figure in the double-M symbol, which pays homage to the historic Mebach Zepelin DS8 Hood Ornament. The front-end is thrown out in a large scale in the chrome, giving it a bold appearance.
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The cabin of the V12 version is a matching diamond-cilated headliner Manufaktur is upholstery in exclusive Sandal Brown Nappa Leather. It is paired with a high-gloss brown boar walnut wooden interior trim that extends to the handicraft steering wheel. The Center Console exposed the specificity of the salon with the '1 of the50' badge, while the rear section is treated with a handcraft gold tight, which takes up to seven days to finish.
If all this was not sufficiently enough, Mercedes is additionally throwing in a series of Bespok accessories, such as Rabe and Burke Silver-Plated Champagne flute with version-specific engraving, as well as a version-specific key ring, along with others.
The Tech Suite S680 has a premium in the form of the rest, with an Mbx interface with five displays including OLED. The residents are treated for active road noise compensation for a single cool cabin experience along with electrically operated rest rear doors.
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Its origin is a 6.0-liter V12 that sends 612 bhp and 900 Nm of torque to all four wheels through its 9-speed automatic transmission. With this, the Meback V12 version shoots at a speed of 100 kmph from a standstil at 4.5 seconds, electronically 250 kmph. It manages this performance with rear axle steering for better dynamics, while its e-active body control active suspension system promises great riding.
The Mercedes-Mebac V12 version will be made available only in select areas, further enhancing the pecked uniqueness. While official pricing details are not yet available, it is expected to be listed with the price of leaving a jaw. उदाहरण के लिए, भारत में मानक एस-क्लास से शुरू होता है 1.88 crore (ex-showroom), while regular MABAC version is in demand
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