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The V12 is back. Mercedes-Maybach's flagship S 680 keeps its handcrafted 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12, one of the rarest engines left in a modern production car, producing 621 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic and standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Despite weighing 5,280 pounds, it hits 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
In much of the world the V12 has been phased out over emissions rules, but it lives on in the US market, along with China, South Korea, and the Middle East. Only a handful of automakers still build a twelve-cylinder engine at all.
For 2027, the S 680 gets a subtle exterior refresh: a bigger grille with a V12 badge, illuminated grille surround and standing hood ornament, star-shaped headlight signatures, patterned trim, and Maybach emblems throughout. Inside, buyers get power-closing rear doors, extended leather upholstery, and the full suite of Maybach luxury and comfort features.
Pricing starts around $247,000-$249,000 before options, roughly $37,000 above the V8-powered S 580 — a premium buyers pay for smoother power delivery and the prestige of one of the last V12 sedans on the market.