Maybach 57 and 62
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| Maybach 57 Maybach 57 S Maybach 62 | |
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| Manufacturer: | DaimlerChrysler AG |
| Production: | 2002 – present |
| Class: | Limousine |
| Body Styles: | Sedan |
| Engine: | 6.0 L V12 |
| Predecessor: | Maybach SW42 |
| Competitors: | Rolls-Royce Phantom Bentley Continental Flying Spur |
The 57 and 62 were the first Maybach brand models after the automobile brand's revival, produced by DaimlerChrysler.
Introduced in 2002, both are variants of the same super-luxurious automobile. The model numbers reflect the respective lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is more likely to be owner-driven while the longer 62 is designed with a chauffeur in mind. The prices range from US$305,000 to $357,000 (£240,000 to £250,000) - priced to directly compete with top-of-the-range Bentley and Rolls-Royce automobiles.
Sales are 600 units as of 2004. DaimlerChrysler projects that there may only be 1000 units to be produced and sold every year.
Maybach 57 S
DaimlerChrysler revealed the Maybach 57 S at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It uses a 6.0 L version of the V12 engine massaged by AMG. Power output is 604 hp (450 kW) and 738 ft.lbf (1000 Nm), providing a sub-5 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h). It also rides 0.5 in (12.7 mm) lower on 20 in (508 mm) wheels.
Brabus Maybach
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Legendary tuning firm Brabus, famous for high-performance and stylistic aftermarket modifications to Mercedes-Benz and Smart automobiles, have produced a version of the 57 / 62 in 2004 which adds significant performance, features and style to the models. Electronically limited to a 300 km/h speed limit, these large vehicles produce a staggering 1026 Nm of torque and accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
This makes the Brabus Maybach arguably the fastest super-luxurious motorcar in the world, a trend which was started in 1968 by the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3.de:Mercedes W240 nl:Maybach sv:Maybach