"Only 50 cars, lacquered in Olive and Obsidian with real gold medallions, mark Mercedes-Maybach's unapologetic salute to twelve cylinders. The car wears MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic over Obsidian Black Metallic divided by a razor-clean silver pinstripe. Mercedes says this finish can take up to ten working days, roughly twice the time of its usual two-tone. Inside and out, solid 24-carat gold details turn heritage cues into literal jewelry."
"This exclusive V12 Edition, defined by 24-carat gold medallions, arrives at a moment when most luxury brands are chasing efficiency metrics. The V12 Edition doesn't apologize for existing. While competitors chase efficiency ratings and government incentives, Mercedes created automotive jewelry that guzzles premium fuel with the abandon of a champagne gala. The cost exceeds what most people earn in five years, all to celebrate an engine configuration that refuses to die quietly."
"The C-pillar double-M now sits inside a 24-carat gold medal ring with diamond engraving. A matching 24-carat gold inlay carries a fine V-pattern that echoes the cylinder layout, and the motif nods to the Maybach Zeppelin DS 8 hood ornament. These accents serve absolutely no functional purpose beyond announcing that the owner values craftsmanship over common sense. The gold treatment extends beyond simple decoration."
Mercedes-Maybach built a 50-unit V12 Edition finished in MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic over Obsidian Black Metallic with a silver pinstripe. The two-tone paint can take up to ten working days to apply, roughly twice the usual two-tone process. Exterior and interior feature solid 24-carat gold medallions, a 24-carat inlay with a V-pattern, and a gold-ringed C-pillar double-M. Each gold element requires specialized application techniques to withstand automotive environments. The V12 Edition prioritizes heritage and extravagance over fuel efficiency and cost, targeting buyers who value craftsmanship, exclusivity, and ostentatious luxury.
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