Drive Bach to the '30s

The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 combines old-timey double doors with 21st century luxury and speed. Perfect for showing off

- HORMAZD SORABJEE

Ibiza, a playground for the mega-rich, served as the ideal locale to experience the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680. This isn’t just another Maybach; it marks a historical return to the two-door body style last seen in the 1930s.

This is an ultra-exclusive car. Only three units are destined for India. At a staggering ₹4.2 crore, it’s certainly not for the faint of wallet. But what does this level of rarity actually offer?

The SL 680 shares its foundation with the AMG SL 63. But it reinterprets the sporty roadster ethos by simply being more indulgent. The same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 resides under the bonnet, producing a potent 585 hp and 800 Nm of torque. Here the power is not to set track records, but to effortlessly cruise and mark your arrival.