The first cabriolet from Mercedes-Maybach will have its world premiere on the eve of the LA Auto Show. The luxurious four-seater in a limited edition of 300 will be launched in the spring of 2017 - at a price of 300,000 euros net. The car is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine with an output of 463 kW (630 hp).

"Mercedes-Maybach stands for a combination of exclusivity, craftsmanship and automotive intelligence," says Dietmar Exler, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. "While the Maybach Saloon offers an incomparable ride experience in the rear, in the Cabriolet everything revolves around the driver."

Daimler Chief Design Officer, Prof. Gorden Wagener, adds: "The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Cabriolet represents the ultimate in luxury, showcased to perfection by our design philosophy of Sensual Purity. The Cabriolet is a real beauty with an enchanting air."