Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet

The S650 cabriolet is the second vehicle released under the rebranded Mercedes-Maybach after the S600. Like nearly all vehicles in the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand, the S650 cabriolet is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. It travels from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic. Features that distinguish the S650 from other S-Class convertibles consist of Maybach badges, chrome bumpers, unique 20-spoke wheels with center-lock caps covering the lug nuts, standard Swarovski crystal headlights, and exclusive quilted leather patterns. Only three configurations are offered with the Maybach S650 cabriolet: blue with a beige top, red with a black top, and white with a blue top. The S650 cabriolet was made solely for the 2017 model year with a total production run of 300 units. Of those 300 units, 75 were allocated to the United States. A "1 of 300" plaque adorns the center console of each Mercedes-Maybach S650 cabriolet. In all, the Maybach S650 cabriolet is an incredible ultra-luxury convertible that is worth every penny. When I first spotted one in Beverly Hills about four months ago, I didn't think it was as rare as it is since it is basically a dressed up S-Class convertible. This makes the Maybach S650 cabriolet even more special in my eyes. However, if I had to choose, I would give the slight edge to the very similar AMG S65 due to the latter's more athletic nature while maintaining almost the same level of comfort as the S650.

Included below is the base Mercedes-Benz S550/560 coupe and cabriolet, AMG S63 coupe, and Maybach S600 sedan.

Ferrari Portofino

The Portofino is the newest entry-level Ferrari model, replacing the California T. Amazingly, like some of the vehicles in the previous posts, I hadn't seen one of these up close until my trip to Beverly Hills three months ago. The California T's 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 carries over to the Portofino, upgraded to 591 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. It travels from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 199 mph. Its twin-turbo V8 is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch. The cabin layout is similar to those of most modern Ferraris. Notable features include a 10.2-inch touchscreen display and infotainment system, 18-way power adjustable front seats, and configurable navigation points-of-interest. The Portofino will shut itself off in a matter of seconds if it has been in idle for some time in order to conserve fuel. It has rear seats, but they are so small and tight that it is best for no one to sit back there. Unlike its predecessor, the Portofino's brake lights and turn signals are where you would expect them to be, fixed in place and complying with federal regulations. Although it is the entry-level Prancing Horse, the Portofino is by no means a bargain, starting at $218,750. Despite its entry-level status, the Ferrari Portofino still remains a real Prancing Horse in every way imaginable. It may not be as cool as other Ferrari models such as the 488 GTB, F8 Tributo, and 812 Superfast, but the Portofino is a great sports car and a significant improvement over the California and California T.