Mercedes-Maybach S600 (2015-)

Some of you may recall the time this was first displayed at the L.A. Auto Show back in November. It is the first vehicle with the Maybach name after the brand went under in 2013. Under the hood of this beast is a 6.0L twin-turbo V12 producing 523 horses and 612 ft-lbs. of torque. It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed limited to 130 mph, even though the vehicle weighs over two tons and was never meant for a track. Many people would agree that in the Mercedes-Maybach S600, the backseat is where it's at. It rides very smoothly, the cabin is extremely quiet, and the reclining seats are very comfy. The base price for the Mercedes-Maybach S600 is $190,275, which is at least $10k less than Rolls-Royce and Bentley's closest competitors. I feel that this car is a huge improvement over its predecessor. The Mercedes-Maybach S600 looks gorgeous inside and out and bests its competition. However, If I had to choose between the Maybach S600 and the S65 AMG, I'd go with the latter because the S65 is faster, more powerful, and just as luxurious.

Shelby Cobra (Mid-Late 1960's)

The Shelby Cobra has become one of my favorite classic roadsters. It was created by the late great Carroll Shelby by taking the AC Cobra, which originates from Britain, and upgrading its performance greatly. There is another version of the Cobra known as the Daytona, a faster, more exclusive coupe version created to take down Ferrari in grand prix racing. All but a few of the examples above and below are replicas. Actual Shelby Cobras are very rare, even though I've seen some real Cobras at car shows in the past. Both actual and replica Shelby Cobras are generally powered by Ford V8s ranging from around 300-700 horsepower. One example of a company who produces and sells Cobra replicas is Factory Five. All the Cobras that I know of distibute power to the rear wheels through either a 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-speed manual. Whether it's the real deal or a kit car, the Shelby Cobra looks very cool, sounds great, and can go pretty fast for a classic roadster.

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupe

The S65 AMG is Mercedes-Benz's top-of-the-line flagship model. It contains a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 with 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. It can launch from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat and hit a top speed close to 200 mph, while weighing in at over 4500 lbs. Power is transferred to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic. Its front LED lights are made of Swarovski crystals, and the S65 coupe is differentiated from other S-class models by a chrome grille, chrome inlets, and 20-inch chrome alloy wheels. A few notable features include massaging seats, automatic braking, and Curve Control, which adjusts the suspension and tilts the frame of the vehicle with the turns when on a tight and twisty mountain road. The starting price for the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG coupe is $233,525. In my opinion, the S65 AMG is one of the best three-pointed stars ever produced and one of my all-time favorite cars. Also, it looks amazing inside and out, sounds brilliant, and drives miraculously on the road and racetrack.