2022 Mercedes-Maybach S680 Revealed, The New V12 King Of The Range
Designed to be even more exclusive than the standard Maybach S-Class, the S680 has a handcrafted twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine that produces 621 hp (463 kW / 630 PS) and 738 lb-ft (1,001 Nm) of torque. The engine is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. This enables the Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost competitor to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). Speaking of performance, the model is rear-biased as 69% of the engine’s torque goes to the rear wheels. The massive sedan also features rear-axle steering to help improve maneuverability. Styling changes are minor, but the range-topper sports V12 badging to help distinguish the sedan from its more mainstream counterpart that has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 496 hp (370 kW / 503 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque as well as EQ Boost technology. Besides the V12 badging, the model h...