Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle: California’s Coastline, Distilled in Motion

Mercedes-Maybach has long been a name synonymous with rarefied craftsmanship, but with the S 680 Edition Emerald Isle, the marque ventures beyond its heritage into the realm of place-inspired artistry. Conceived as a tribute to the sweeping vistas and refined atmosphere of California’s Central Coast, the Edition Emerald Isle embodies both exclusivity and narrative. With only 25 examples destined for the U.S. market and first deliveries expected in fall 2025, it is not merely a car — it is a curated experience on wheels, an heirloom of the MANUFAKTUR philosophy.

From the moment one encounters its form, the Edition Emerald Isle communicates its muse. Drawing from the Monterey cypress and the serene white sands of Pebble Beach, the edition-exclusive two-tone finish pairs MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Mid Ireland Green Metallic with Moonlight White Metallic in a symphony of hue and contrast. Applied by master craftspeople in Sindelfingen, this finish is more than paint — it is a layered patina of artistry. Chrome accents and 21-inch Maybach Exclusive Champagne Flute Multi-Spoke Forged wheels complete the exterior’s portrait, creating a silhouette that is both elegant and assertive.

Inside, the Maybach reveals its most intimate expression of craftsmanship. Edition-specific MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Light Brown Nappa leather envelopes the seats, instrument panel, and even the steering wheel, its hand-stitched surfaces echoing the care of a bespoke leather atelier. The MANUFAKTUR Black Nappa leather headliner, adorned with a diamond-quilted center section, mirrors the geometry of the seat stitching, while Black Piano Lacquer Flowing Lines trim offers a striking counterpoint. The presence of an “Edition Emerald Isle 1 of 25” badge — rendered with Maybach’s floral motif — reminds both driver and passenger that they inhabit something truly singular.

This is a car engineered not just for travel, but for an orchestrated sensory experience. The Executive Rear Seat Package Plus transforms the cabin into a private salon, complete with champagne flutes, a rear refrigerator, and a four-seat configuration that encourages conversation as the miles unwind. In collaboration with skilled perfumers, Mercedes-Maybach has created a bespoke Air Balance fragrance evoking cedar, cypress, and sea salt — a gentle olfactory homage to the coastline that inspired the car. The Lone Cypress, rendered in artwork for the fragrance packaging, becomes a thematic thread, binding together the Edition’s story.

Beneath its polished exterior and handcrafted appointments, the Edition Emerald Isle remains every bit a Maybach flagship. A handcrafted 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine delivers 621 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque through a 9-speed automatic and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping ensures that the road — whether coastal highway or urban boulevard — is always experienced as a glide. As with Pebble Beach itself, the Edition Emerald Isle invites lingering appreciation; it is as much about the journey as the arrival, a rolling tribute to a place where nature and refinement meet in rare harmony.

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