Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series: A New Chapter in Open-Top Grandeur

Mercedes-Maybach has long stood as the embodiment of exclusivity and grand touring refinement, yet with the arrival of the 2026 SL 680 Monogram Series, the marque enters uncharted territory. For the first time in its history, Maybach presents a two-seat roadster — a confident stride into the realm of open-top motoring without relinquishing a gram of its signature opulence. Set to reach U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2025 with a starting price of $224,900, this is not merely a new model, but a new pillar in the brand’s narrative.

Framed as the sportiest Maybach ever conceived, the SL 680 Monogram Series offers an array of standard luxuries and two meticulously curated design philosophies: White Ambience and Red Ambience. The former pairs Obsidian Black Metallic with MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno, creating a restrained, high-contrast elegance. The latter juxtaposes Obsidian Black Metallic with MANUFAKTUR Garnet Red Metallic, a palette that radiates warmth and depth. For the most discerning clients, MANUFAKTUR Exclusive paint options remain at hand, enabling nearly boundless personalization.

Its exterior appointments are a study in precision detail. An illuminated Maybach grille, crowned by an upright Mercedes-Benz star, sets the tone at the front. Rose-gold flourishes, chrome elements, and available PixelPaint hood graphics underscore the artistry. The stance is completed by exclusive 21-inch forged wheels and a soft top subtly embossed with an anthracite Maybach pattern. At the rear, Maybach-logo taillights, chrome fascia accents, a functional diffuser, and aerodynamic scoops marry visual refinement with performance intent.

Within the cabin, the Monogram Series embraces both technology and tradition. Sustainably tanned MANUFAKTUR Crystal White Exclusive Nappa leather sweeps across the seating, door panels, and center console, its surfaces stitched with the precision of a bespoke atelier. The driver’s environment blends digital sophistication — with Maybach-specific start-up animations and themed displays — with tactile luxuries such as the marque’s distinctive steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, and illuminated sills. Every element reinforces that this is a driver’s roadster, yet one anchored in uncompromising comfort.

Beneath its sculpted form, the SL 680 Monogram Series conceals a handcrafted 4.0-liter V8 biturbo, delivering 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That power translates to a 0–60 mph sprint in approximately four seconds, channeled through a 9G-TRONIC transmission and 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. The chassis employs active hydraulic roll stabilization and rear-axle steering, blending agility with composure, while selectable drive programs — Comfort, Maybach, Sport, and Individual — allow the roadster to adapt to every mood and occasion. Acoustic insulation, a refined soft top, and a tailored exhaust note ensure the Maybach hallmark of serenity is preserved, even at speed.

In the SL 680 Monogram Series, Mercedes-Maybach has rendered more than a luxury roadster; it has crafted a new vantage point from which to view its legacy. Here, open-air exhilaration meets the quiet authority of Maybach design, resulting in a machine that is at once tailored, expressive, and unmistakable. For a brand steeped in history, it is both a continuation and a bold redefinition — a chapter written in leather, chrome, and the unmistakable cadence of a V8 at full stride.