The future of all-electric cars is here and it looks both modern and retro. The Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept pays homage to the aero coupe age. It is a sports car that is luxurious and aggressively over the top.
This 2+2 seater all-electric vehicle was initially unveiled during the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance weekend. Mercedes' concept for the Maybach 6 arrived a couple of months after Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 concept was released.
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The Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept would likely measure around 18.5 feet long, with its proportions sportier. Its roofline would be low and the hood would seem to go on for miles.
According to Mercedes-Benz, Chief Design Officer Daimler AG Gorden Wagener said that the glamorous Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is representing the ultimate in contemporary luxury. "It is hot and cool." It perfectly embodies the design philosophy of sensual purity and the company's pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency.
The coupe's exterior has clearly defined contours and it has a bulging and muscular body shape. Its grille, however, has been inspired by the pinstripe suit. Its boat-tail rear is similar to that found in Mercedes-AMG GT.
The all-electric luxury car utilizes gullwing doors for entry on the sides. There is also a remarkable contrast between the chrome strips sitting above the arches and the car's all red paintwork.
The Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept has been designed as an all-electric car. An all-wheel drive feature is available due to the car's four compact permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. The German carmaker claims that maximum output of the all-electric car is 750 bhp. Its acceleration 0-100 km/h can be achieved in under 4 seconds. Its shallow underfloor battery has a capacity of 80 kWh.
The German carmaker plans for a quick charging system able to deliver a 65-mile range in 5 minutes. Also, wireless charging and conventional socket charging have been part of the plans for the Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept, according to Express UK.
The interior of the all-electric luxury car treats the driver to a 360-degree lounge experience. The fronts widescreen will serve as a transparent display where data and other driving-related information will be shown. These will be motion-controlled. Meanwhile, dashboard wing curves on the doors are also part of the 360-degree lounge experience.
The seats tell another story. They will look after their person sitting thanks to the body sensor displays fitted inside the seat. They will monitor the passenger's vitals.
When the German automaker will begin production has not been unveiled, but this is one vehicle that they should make. The Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept redefines the whole concept of luxury cars and sports cars at the same time.
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