Maybach 62
Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
5.5 Liter 12 Cylinder |
Weight |
6128.85 lbs | ||
Aspiration |
Twin Turbochargers |
Torque |
663.8 lb-ft @ 2300-3000 rpm | ||
HP |
550 @ 5250 rpm |
HP/Weight |
11.14 lbs per hp | ||
HP/Liter |
100 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
5.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
155.34 mph |
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Motoring refinement at the
highest level
World premiere of the new Maybach
Automotive masterpiece with a new dimension of luxury and comfort
· Trailblazing technical innovations by Mercedes-Benz as standard
· Extensive luxury appointments for individual customer requirements
· From standstill to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with a 550 hp biturbo engine
· Ten airbags and the SBC™ braking system for exemplary safety
New York - Four months after its comeback at the Geneva Motor Show,
the luxury car brand Maybach is presenting the exciting new high-end
automobile to the public for the first time.
Equipped with the automotive technology of the 21st Century, crafted
in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and designed with
scrupulous attention to detail, the new Maybach reflects the
expertise of DaimlerChrysler as the world's most innovative and
tradition-steeped vehicle manufacturer while benefiting from the
technical leadership, know-how and unique experience of its
sister-brand Mercedes-Benz in the worldwide luxury car segment.
The Maybach defines the standards at the very peak of the passenger
car market, at the same time continuing the tradition of the
legendary Maybach automobiles which were among the elite in German
and international automotive engineering together with Mercedes-Benz
during the 1920s and 1930s.
Trailblazing innovations so far uniquely available in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles have undergone further development for the Maybach and are
included in the standard equipment: the electro-hydraulic braking
system Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC™), the electronically
controlled air suspension system AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control),
LINGUATRONIC voice control, the operating and display system COMAND
APS or the automatic emergency call system TELEAID.
These are complemented by further masterpieces of automotive
engineering which were specifically developed for the Maybach and
substantiate its claim to the high-end position in the luxury car
segment: the most powerful, highest powerplant in the world, the
Type 12 engine (with 405 kW/ 550 hp), innovative and comfortable
fully-reclining seats in the rear, a 600 Watt sound system with
Dolby surround sound on every seat and the highly efficient
four-zone climate control system with two separate air conditioners.
Design: a perfect balance of classic and avant-garde features
In the new Maybach technological excellence is combined with equally
unique elegance, aesthetics and design perfection. The sum of all
the characteristics that render this masterpiece on wheels supreme
may be fittingly described in one word: refinement.
The harmonious interplay of form, colour and materials lends this
high-end luxury motor car a design quality which accentuates its
serene character and gives it an unmistakable identity. The Maybach
represents greatness in a highly elegant manner, a perfect balance
of classic and avant-garde features determining its special
stylistic appeal. The lines of the Maybach are intended to hold a
timeless appeal - an ideal which applies to both the exterior and
interior design. In every sense of the word this makes the new
Maybach an automobile for life.
The highest quality materials - among them more than 100 exquisitely
crafted and hand-fitted items of exotic wood trim - embellish the
spacious interior, whose design was guided by a single objective as
the measure of all things: the greatest possible comfort and
wellbeing for all the passengers and an entirely new definition of
"first class". Accordingly the top Maybach 62 model literally takes
automotive luxury into a new dimension: the interior has an overall
length of 2.68 metres and the distance between the front and rear
seats is 1.57 metres - a unique figure.
Individuality: approx. 2.2 million permutations
Everything needed for entertainment, communication and sheer
pleasure during a journey in the Maybach is included as standard:
from a DVD player to a TV receiver, from a refrigerated compartment
to a cordless telephone with two handsets. At the same time the
extensive range of standard equipment leaves plenty of scope for
individuality - another way in which the luxury brand is following
the tradition of the legendary Maybach cars of earlier years:
The extensive range of standard and optional equipment gives Maybach
customers over two million ways of equipping their high-end luxury
car to their personal taste. All this can also be complemented with
high-quality accessory items which have been specifically developed
for the Maybach - from a luggage set to a champagne goblet of
sterling silver, from a humidor to a golf bag and from floor mats of
the finest velour to a fluffy travel rug.
· Maybach customers have a choice of six Grand nappa leather colours
and three types of fine wood.
· A range of 17 paint finishes is available for the exterior, and as
a further elegant feature of the Maybach these may be combined to
produce a two-tone colour scheme.
· Approx. two dozen additional extras are available as technical
equipment to satisfy personal requests or requirements. These
include further, exclusive Mercedes innovations for even greater
comfort and travelling enjoyment - for example the proximity control
system DISTRONIC, the access and locking system KEYLESS-GO, a unique
panoramic roof with electrotransparent glass or active seat
ventilation.
Because the Maybach is made in the modern "Manufaktur" - a
manufacturing facility in which craftsmanship plays a major part -
and in very small numbers averaging five vehicles per day, it is
possible to meet further individual customer requirements and
thereby make each of these luxury cars unique in its own way.
Engine: peak values for output and torque
The newly developed engine of the Maybach reflects the long years of
experience and great expertise of DaimlerChrysler in the
development, design and production of twelve-cylinder power units -
DaimlerChrysler is the world's largest manufacturer of V12 engines
for passenger cars. With a displacement of 5.5 litres, and with the
help of biturbo charging, the Maybach engine develops an output of
405 kW/550 hp, with a maximum torque of 900 Newton metres already
available from 2300 rpm. This gives the "Type 12" power unit the
highest output and torque of any series-production car engine in the
world. Thanks to three-valve technology and highly efficient
catalytic converters it already complies with the strict exhaust EU
4 emission limits which come into force in 2005.
These high output and torque values guarantee effortless Maybach
performance in any situation: the Maybach 62 accelerates from zero
to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, and thanks to the high torque a
sprint from 60 to 120 km/h takes only 6.5 seconds.
Refinement: a new dimension
In conjunction with this superlative amount of power, the Maybach goes beyond conventional automotive standards. The comfort offered by the suspension and the almost complete absence of engine and wind noise predestine the Maybach 62 to be a chauffeur-driven car. Yet its surprising agility is in marked contrast to previous offerings in this segment. The interplay between the engine, with a scarcely detectable automatic transmission, the precise steering and the way the brakes respond when needed put it in a new dimension for driver and passengers alike.
Safety: occupant protection with ten airbags
In addition to a highly sophisticated body structure, the exemplary safety technology of this high-end luxury motor car includes a total of ten airbags -- two adaptive airbags with two-stage gas generators for the front occupants, four sidebags and two large windowbags on each side of the interior. The three-point seat belts with automatic comfort-fit, high-performance belt tensioners and belt force limiters are integrated into the seats and can therefore develop their full protective action in any position. By virtue of these sophisticated safety features the new Maybach passes the stringent crash tests prescribed by the European and American NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) with flying colours.
The Maybach's high level of handling safety is assisted by the innovative Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC™) braking system developed by Mercedes-Benz, which features two central control units, two high-pressure reservoirs and two hydraulic units in the case of the Maybach. This means that this high-end car is equipped with a total of eight braking circuits, while internally ventilated front disc brakes, each with two callipers, ensure reliable deceleration.
Masterpieces of contemporary automotive technology
The high-end luxury Saloon is powered by the newly developed 405
kW/550-hp "Type 12" Maybach engine which offers more power and
torque than any other series-production passenger car engine in the
world. With its displacement of 5.5 litres, bi-turbocharging and 900
Newton metres of torque, this power unit has everything it takes to
deliver superior driving performance whilst providing the high level
of comfort expected of the luxury car brand.
The electronically controlled AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) air
suspension is one of the latest innovations from Mercedes which will
also be a prime feature of the Maybach. Using sophisticated
micro-electronics, AIRMATIC DC is able to control the suspension and
damping simultaneously in order to provide unsurpassed dynamic
handling coupled with impeccable ride comfort. The SBC™
electrohydraulic braking system has undergone further development
for use in the Maybach to ensure that the Saloon has braking power
in keeping with its exceptional performance characteristics.
Personal customer support around the clock
In addition to its focus on achieving technical perfection and
stylish elegance, the new Maybach prestige car brand also attaches
top priority to providing attentive customer service for its highly
discerning clientele. This new service concept is built around
Personal Liaison Managers, each of whom is responsible for a very
small group of Maybach owners. At the customer's request, the
Personal Liaison Manager can provide support and assistance with a
wide range of activities -- such as organising visits to the Maybach
Manufaktur or scheduling vehicle servicing, for example. Following
the market premiere of the Maybach, customers will be able to
contact their Personal Liaison Manager around the clock.
The styling and appointments of the high-end luxury car are the
result of an intensive exchange of ideas between the customer, the
customer's Personal Liaison Manager and the designers and
development engineers. Their meeting points are the Maybach Centers
around the world or the Center of Excellence, which DaimlerChrysler
is currently setting up in Sindelfingen. The Center accommodates the
Maybach Atelier covering an area of around 2200 square metres. Here,
customers can look through a comprehensive selection of the most
sumptuous materials, exclusive colours, and innovative technical
details. This wide variety of fine woods, paint finishes, leathers
and other exquisite appointments forms the basis for the extremely
personalised styling of each and every Maybach Saloon.
Complete servicing package and global transport logistics for Maybach customers
The luxury car brand's customer care concept also comprises a
complete servicing package planned right down to the finest detail
for the Maybach customers and their unique cars. The first point of
contact for questions relating to vehicle maintenance or repair is
the Personal Liaison Manager who co-ordinates all the necessary
steps following discussion with the customer.
Maybach is working together with skilled partners to develop a
global logistics concept which ensures that the Saloons are
transported with the greatest care and speed. Within Europe, each
Maybach will first be carefully protected and then transported by
truck from wherever it is in use to the nearest available Service
Centre, as agreed in advance by the Personal Liaison Manager and the
customer. Elsewhere in the world, as well as in regions where there
is no other alternative, the car-maker will deploy sea/air freight
containers which have been customised for the luxury Saloons and
therefore offer a particularly high level of protection during
transport.