Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet: First drives and release

Luxurious drop-top 4x4 is powered by V12 engine with more torque than a LaFerrari

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet
Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet: the German car giant’s luxury arm went to work on the company’s G-Class SUV in March 2017. The result was the G650 Landaulet, a £440,000 off-roader with reclining chairs and a convertible fabric roof. Only 99 were made.
(Image credit: Mercedes-Maybach)

It takes a lot to beat a LaFerrari hypercar, but it appears Mercedes-Maybach's limited-edition G650 Landaulet 4x4 could do just that.

First details of the new of the luxury SUV reveals it has a 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet producing a monstrous 621bhp and 738lb-ft torque - around 74lb-ft more torque than Ferrari's flagship.

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