McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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By Jordan Aquistapace – April 20, 2026

All The Exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Virgil Abloh Editions Now For Sale

When luxury meets art, the result is often extraordinary, and that's exactly what the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Virgil Abloh Edition brings to the table. This ultra-exclusive S-Class comes as part of a creative collaboration, merging the luxury of the Mercedes-Maybach brand with the iconic style of fashion and design of the late Virgil Abloh. The result? An automotive masterpiece that turns heads while commemorating a very special moment for the Mercedes-Benz family. Under the hood, the S680 Virgil Abloh Edition doesn't disappoint, packing a powerful V12 engine that screams performance while offering a driving experience similar to gliding on air. But the real marvel is its artistic interior, a space where Virgil Abloh's iconic design elements take center stage. The cabin is packed with luxurious materials and groundbreaking features, providing an immersive driving environment. In essence, the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Virgil Abloh Edition is more than a car; it's a breathing piece of art that fuses fashion and luxury. As part of the collaboration series between Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh, only 150 examples of the special-edition Maybach S 680 sedan were produced for the world. At duPont REGISTRY, we pride ourselves on featuring the most exclusive and collectible cars on the market, including the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Virgil Abloh Edition. With multiple examples currently featured through our marketplace, view all of the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Virgil Abloh Editions currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by scrolling below. How much is the Maybach Virgil Abloh Edition? The Maybach Virgil Abloh Edition is priced close to $500,000, but that can vary depending on customizations and availability. How many Virgil Abloh Maybachs are there? There are only 150 Virgil Abloh Maybachs in existence, making them super rare and highly sought after. If you spot one, you're looking at something pretty special. Has Virgil Abloh designed any other Mercedes-Benz cars? Yes, Virgil Abloh also collaborated with Mercedes-Benz on the Project Geländewagen, a unique and artistic take on the classic G-Class. 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 Virgil Abloh View Price & Listing 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 Virgil Abloh View Price & Listing 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 Virgil Abloh View Price & Listing Buy Searching for a Mercedes-Maybach S 680 to buy? duPont REGISTRY has hundreds of Mercedes-Benz for sale right now, including some of the rarest Mercedes-Maybachs ever created. To view them all, click the button below to shop all Mercedes-Benz for sale. Shop Best Mercedes-Maybach S 680 For Sale Sell Do you own a Mercedes-Benz and are interested in selling it? duPont REGISTRY is the number 1 source for private sellers to list and or sell their Mercedes-Benz. Click the button below to view listing options. Learn How To Sell Your Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Honors Past Champion Bernhard Langer At The 2026 Masters

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 08, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Honors Bernhard Langer At The Masters

Last year marked Bernhard Langer’s final Masters. However, the two-time Masters Champion will continue to remain connected to the legendary golf tournament. At last year’s tournament, which was his 41st, Mercedes-Benz honored him with a special gift: a MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure S-Class. The one-off luxury sedan features various bespoke details inspired by the Masters and its legacy, like stitched azalea details, lake green leather upholstery, personalized door sills, and more. This year, Langer returned to Augusta for this year’s Masters tournament in that very same car. In addition, as a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, Langer also received a special Mercedes-Benz MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure creation at this year’s Masters: a bespoke patron chair. <- Gallery -> Made to match the car, the chair is not only crafted from high-quality leather, but it’s also emblazoned with Langer’s famous nickname “Mr. Consistency.” As Mercedes-Benz celebrates 140 years since Karl Benz brought the first production automobile to the world in 1886, a tour of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class to 140 places across six continents for the 140 years is currently taking place throughout 2026. As that tour continues, Augusta, Georgia, is one of the stops, coinciding with the current 90th Masters tournament. Along with Bernhard Langer’s iconic presence at the tournament, another Mercedes‑Benz brand ambassador, Ludvig Åberg, will be competing in the tournament. A 26-year-old hailing from Sweden, Åberg already has two top-10 Masters finishes to his name, earned in 2024 and 2025. View All Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

Maybach Stars In New “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Campaign

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 27, 2026

Maybach Stars In “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

20 years ago, The Devil Wears Prada premiered, an iconic film about the glitzy emotional rollercoaster that exists behind the scenes of a fashion magazine. Starring Meryl Streep as the tough and no-nonsense editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly, and Anne Hathaway as her personal assistant, Andy, the highly anticipated sequel is not just a return of the stars and a continuation of the story, but also of the exciting displays of fashion and luxury that were present throughout the film in today’s world, rather than 2006. The original movie featured displays of legendary fashion houses like Marc Jacobs, Chanel, and, of course, Prada, and while we’ve already seen some of the fashion that the sequel has to offer, like a close-up shot of Priestly in a lipstick-red pair of Valentino Rockstud pumps, but another legendary luxury name is playing a major role in the film: Maybach. A pop culture icon in its own right when the first film premiered in 2006, Maybach has since been reimagined under the Mercedes-Maybach brand, and its lineup has recently evolved, while its flagship, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, has been thoroughly updated for the 2027 model year. While the Mercedes-Benz S-Class played a prominent role in the original film, the sequel sees Miranda Priestly use the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class as her vehicle throughout. To celebrate that, Mercedes-Maybach and The Devil Wears Prada 2 are collaborating on a new campaign called “The Art of Arrival.” The campaign not only includes footage from the film that highlights the connection between Miranda Priestly, her Runway magazine, and the incredibly luxurious craftsmanship of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, but also a one-off Mercedes-Maybach S-Class created with MANUFAKTUR. <- Gallery -> Produced for premiere activations and marketing events, the car is inspired by the film, the characters, the magazine, and the New York setting with a MANUFAKTUR Made To Measure interior. The campaign will see print and digital advertising, behind-the-scenes footage, social media content, and more. Exuding luxury and atelier craftsmanship, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the perfect vehicle for someone as particular and discerning as The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Miranda Priestly. View All Mercedes-Maybach For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 08, 2025

Coco Gauff Is A Global Brand Ambassador For Mercedes-Benz

One of the world’s biggest tennis stars joins forces with Mercedes-Benz. With two Grand Slam singles titles to her name, as well as one Grand Slam doubles title at the age of 21, Coco Gauff is one of the world’s greatest tennis players currently, and is currently the third-ranked player in the Official Women’s Tennis Ranking. Being a young, sensational talent in the sport, Mercedes-Benz has excitedly announced that Gauff is the historic luxury manufacturer’s latest global brand ambassador. Along with her successes on the tennis court, including 21 WTA victories, Grand Slam victories, and winning the US Open, as well as the French Open twice, Coco Gauff’s incredible career at such a young age also includes a major presence in the worlds of media, fashion, and community. Her new role as a Global Brand Ambassador for Mercedes-Benz represents yet another feather in her cap. However, Coco Gauff isn’t the only tennis player who has partnered with Mercedes-Benz. Becoming a Global Brand Ambassador for Mercedes-Benz means that Gauff joins another icon in the sport of tennis, Roger Federer, as a tennis player and ambassador for the brand. With a celebrated lineup of luxury cars, including high-tech EVs, performance masterpieces, ultra-luxe vehicles, and more, Mercedes-Benz is one of the automotive industry’s biggest titans, and it’s partnered with one of tennis’ biggest stars. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale

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By Tyler Rampersaud – October 17, 2025

Mercedes Turns A Maybach Into A Rolling Music Studio

Mercedes-Benz combines automotive luxury with musical creativity. Mercedes-Benz has been known for decades for representing the gold standard of automotive luxury, especially with models like its flagship S-Class sedan, and even embodying ultra-luxury with the Maybach lineup. However, one of the most captivating and intangible luxuries in Mercedes-Benz vehicles has been in sound systems, with Mercedes-Benz being known for its available Burmester sound systems, and for many Mercedes-Benz vehicles taking advantage of Dolby Atmos technology for superior audio quality inside the vehicle. That technology has been showcased in the "Approved in a Mercedes-Benz" program, where Mercedes-Benz teamed up with Universal Music Group, the world's largest music label, to showcase Mercedes-Benz vehicles as a gold standard for sound quality. Inside a Mercedes-Benz, artists would approve Dolby Atmos mixes, ensuring songs sound perfect inside a legendary luxury car. Now, the “Crafted in a Mercedes” program is taking that to an even more extreme level, putting a studio in the back seat. The new “mobile creative hub” situated in the rear of a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is now a rolling Dolby Atmos-equipped studio, where artists like Finneas and Aron Forbes are already exploring its potential. Winner of multiple GRAMMY awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globes, Finneas is known for his work with artists like his sister, Billie Eilish, Aron Forbes, and other top artists, and got to experience the backseat studio at its unveiling, which took place at the legendary Interscope Studio in Los Angeles, California. With incredible sound quality and sumptuous luxury, Mercedes-Benz has created a new place for artists to create music in mobile style. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale

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By Tyler Rampersaud – May 20, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Gifts Electric G-Wagon To League Of Legends...

The second member of the Hall of Legends receives a custom luxury SUV. Over the years, League of Legends has not only helped define the MOBA genre of video games, but also become one of the largest presences in the world when it comes to competitive e-sports and gaming communities, with a legion of famous players who have earned notoriety with their incredible skill. Starting as an online game, League of Legends and its characters have taken part in music, TV shows, and celebrity partnerships, and one of the most notable collaborations the game has is its partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The historic luxury car manufacturer has been a longstanding partner of the iconic video game, using its legendary G-Class SUV as the official trophy carrier for the LoL Worlds Championship, and gifting a custom Mercedes-AMG SL high-performance roadster to Faker, one of the world’s greatest League of Legends players who was the first inductee into the game’s Hall of Legends. Now, the Hall of Legends has a second inductee, and that is Jian “Uzi” Zìháo, whose incredible career in the game has earned him a spot in the hall of fame next to Faker. As part of his induction, Mercedes-Benz has gifted him an individualized example of its new all-electric version of the G-Class, the Mercedes-Benz G 580 With EQ Technology, and also has created a custom artwork, depicting him with his new car in his hometown of Shanghai to celebrate his addition to the Hall of Legends. The vehicle, customized through Mercedes-Benz MANUFAKTUR, is finished in MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno, with special details like engraved Hall of Legends lettering, making the electric luxury SUV the first of its kind in China. Continuing an incredible partnership that was first forged in 2020, a second custom Mercedes-Benz comes with the second inductee into the League of Legends Hall of Legends. View All Mercedes-Benz G-Class For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

A woman in black leather stands beside a silver Mercedes-Benz CLA with "Princess" in pink on the side, set against a pink city-themed backdrop, channeling Ice Spice vibes for the ultimate remix of style and attitude.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 18, 2025

Ice Spice Unveils New Mercedes-Benz CLA "Remix"

Ice Spice ushers in a new chapter of Mercedes-Benz artistic collaborations. A breakout star within the rap music world, New York native Ice Spice is known for a unique musical style and an instantly recognizable signature look featuring bright red hair. With a rapidly expanding discography and four Grammy nominations at the age of 2025, Ice Spice’s meteoric rise to stardom has captured the attention of the music industry and the pop culture sphere for the past few years. Now, her newest project coincides with Mercedes-Benz’s United States debut of the new CLA, the historic luxury car manufacturer’s most technologically advanced model yet, with innovation that is set to usher in a new generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Unveiled at the grand opening of the new Mercedes-Benz Manhattan flagship dealership, Ice Spice showed off a “remix” of the CLA that she designed, featuring a metallic silver color and her iconic “Princess” chain. The car also inspired a capsule fashion collection that is set to launch soon, but Ice Spice’s latest collaboration with Mercedes-Benz is just the beginning, as it launched a new “Class of Creators,” a series of collaborations between Mercedes-Benz and various personalities and entities, like KidSuper, Gustaf Westman, Hot Wheels, and League of Legends. As the year continues, these upcoming collaborations will be unveiled, with Ice Spice kicking off a new era of artistry in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup. View All Mercedes-Benz CLAs For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

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By Jordan Aquistapace – April 09, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Honors Bernhard Langer's Final Masters At A...

The perfect send-off for an exceptional career at Augusta. It's that time of year again when the eyes of the golf world turn to Augusta National Golf Club for the legendary Masters tournament. Each spring, top players from around the globe gather on those iconic fairways, chasing the green jacket in what's arguably the most beloved and tradition-rich competition in golf. Mercedes-Benz is celebrating golf legend Bernhard Langer with something pretty special. As the two-time Masters champion preps for his final appearance at the tournament, the brand he's represented for nearly four decades unveiled a one-off MANUFAKTUR Mercedes-Benz S-Class built just for him. Langer, who delayed retirement after an injury last year, returns to the iconic course 40 years after his first Masters win. And now, behind the wheel of a personalized S-Class packed with subtle nods to his incredible career. The custom S-Class is a true one-of-one. Embroidered Masters logos, each stitched more than 2,800 times, are placed throughout the cabin alongside Langer's signature. It's a classy way to salute Langer's final walk at Augusta and a pretty epic send-off for someone who's been tied to both golf and the Mercedes brand for so long. Mercedes-Benz is also keeping things current for fans with the official Masters Tournament app, which is now available exclusively in select Mercedes models. View all Mercedes-Benz S-Class models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 13, 2025

Mercedes-Benz x will.i.am Launch New FYI RAiDiO AI Radio App

The partnership between Mercedes-Benz and will.i.am enters a new chapter. Mercedes-Benz and famed musician, entrepreneur, and creative will.i.am have revealed a number of collaborative ventures over the years, all of which showcase Mercedes-Benz’s signature luxury and long-standing history, as well as will.i.am’s avant-garde creative sensibilities. However, the latest addition to the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and will.i.am combines entertainment with the cutting edge of technology. That is the integration of FYI, an AI-powered platform founded by will.i.am, into Mercedes-Benz in-car entertainment systems through the new FYI RAiDiO app. Aiming to transform the experience of radio, FYI RAiDiO is a conversational AI radio, which features personalized voice characters, known as “Personas,” along with language models, web content, and music licenses to personalize the listening experience. Currently, the app features 16 interactive stations, with Pop Culture, Tech and Music, Sports, and more as themes, while more themes are set to be introduced in 2025. The “Personas” act as radio hosts, and listeners can ask them for information and get a real-time answer. Starting with a beta program, FYI RAiDiO is available for customers in the US now for owners of the 2024 or newer E-Class and the CLE, as well as the 2025 C-Class and the GLC. With the new Mercedes-Benz CLA being revealed, as well, the new entry-level model will also feature the new FYI RAiDiO app. At the intersection of technology and entertainment, will.i.am and Mercedes-Benz continue to collaborate with FYI RAiDiO. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 04, 2024

First All-Electric G 580 Popemobile Unveiled By Mercedes-...

Mercedes-Benz introduces the first all-electric Popemobile for Pope Francis. Mercedes-Benz continues its nearly century-long tradition of supplying vehicles to the Vatican with electrifying news, the first-ever all-electric Popemobile. Handcrafted with close attention to detail, the one-of-a-kind build comes based on the new electric G-Class and was personally delivered to Pope Francis at the Vatican. The Popemobile represents Mercedes-Benz's future-forward approach to sustainable motoring. The custom-built Mercedes-Benz G 580 will debut to the world in time for the 2025 Jubilee, a significant event that will draw millions to the city of Rome. Designed specifically for the Pope’s needs, the electric Popemobile features a redesigned electric drivetrain to support the low speeds required for his public appearances. Innovative features include a height-adjustable central seat and additional passenger seating for comfort and visibility. Traditional Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship stands out, from the seamless integration of the rear door to the removal of the roof for an open-air experience. Finished in pearl white, the G 580 maintains the iconic styling of past Popemobiles while embracing modern, emissions-free tech. The delivery event was celebrated by a private audience with Pope Francis, where Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius expressed the honor of contributing to the brand's historic collaboration. MB team members from Graz, Sindelfingen, and Rome, who spent over a year engineering the bespoke build, were also invited to witness the memorable event. The effort reflects Mercedes-Benz’s sustainable strategy as it moves toward a carbon-neutral future by 2039. This latest addition to the Popemobile legacy highlights Mercedes-Benz’s long-standing partnership with the Vatican, which first began in 1930 with the Nürburg 460 Pullman. From vintage Landaulets to iconic G-Class models, the evolution of the Popemobile reflects a timeline in automotive design and technology. View all Mercedes-Benz G 580s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz G580s For Sale Source: Mercedes-Benz

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