The Maybach SL680 and the High-Stakes Pursuit of Softness

Mercedes-Maybach’s first-ever drop-top ditches the AMG aggression for a 2026 flagship that prioritizes style over lap times.

By Devon Bryce · Downforce & Divots

While the Monterey crowds spent the last week chasing 1,000-horsepower analog ghosts and three-pedal purism at The Quail, Mercedes-Maybach has quietly introduced a vehicle that…

The SL680 represents the first time the Maybach moniker has officially graced the roadster’s flank. Under the hood, it retains the 4.

The aesthetic is equally unapologetic. This is a car for those who found the standard AMG SL too utilitarian and the current crop of digital-heavy EVs like the Tesla Model Y…