Choosing to own a 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet is making sure you are the only one who has that vehicle on the block. They’re powerful, classy, and cool – they are the pinnacle of luxury and sport slammed together gracefully.

Only 300 of these 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolets were produced, with only about 75 finding their way to the US. There are only three different color combinations available: zircon red with porcelain and a black interior, Cote d’Azur blue with porcelain and saddle brown interior; or diamond white with porcelain and blue interior. This fine piece gets the Cote d’Azur blue with porcelain and saddles brown interior.

Interior
Nappa leather will surround you when sitting inside the Mercedes, the upholstery has been described as having a “waterfall-like” effect thanks to its progressive perforations and its matching diamond quilted design on the seat bolsters. Each color combination will get a unique trim, including one inspired by the company’s recently announced yacht.

Embroidered and embossed Maybach badging is placed all around the cabin, including the all-important 1 of 300 status emblem on the center console. Although the interior does take a lot from the S-Class, the interior accents vary just enough to tell the difference in quality.

The RPM and MPH gauges are easy to see and read while the whole top of the dash is wrapped in the same color leather as the seats. The driver control knobs are chrome and easy to reach, and although technically a two-seater, a rear seat could be ordered, but not really made for adult seating.

Exterior
The exterior offers Mercedes sporty bodylines that smoothy flow with the side of the car, while the bold front end is a little less inconspicuous. Two big headlights sit on both sides of a black front grille that hosts a huge chrome Mercedes badge in the middle. Both the front and the rear have big chrome bumpers that are bolted to the frame. To top off the vibe, color-matched wheels and wheel covers fit perfectly on this Mercedes. The car could either be ordered with a removable hard-top or as a soft-top convertible.

Drivetrain and Suspension
The M121 1.9-liter inline-4 Single Over Head Cam (SOHC) engine was based on the in-line six-cylinder that the 300 SL used at the time. The bore size stayed the same as the six-cylinder at 85 mm, and a reduced stroke of 83.6 mm was implicated. Feeding the valve train the air and gasoline was a pair of twin-choke dual Solex carburetors.

A manual four-speed transmission gives you control over the RPMs and speed, and a fully independent suspension helps you with cornering this roadster. The suspension includes a double-wishbone suspension in the front and a set of swing axles in the rear. This is a perfectly calculated Mercedes for luxurious driving at a comfortable price.