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The Maybach 57 (chassis no. W240) and 62 (chassis no. V240) were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler. They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept car was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. As of 2005 there is talk of a smaller, cheaper Maybach 51, although this has not been confirmed by Maybach.
DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque when Vickers offered the company up for sale. When this attempt failed (they were outbid by Volkswagen, and BMW later exercised an option to acquire the Rolls-Royce car brand) they introduced the Maybach as a direct challenger in 2002. Both models are variants of the same ultra-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 engine is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp. They are priced to directly compete with Rolls-Royce automobiles. The below dollar and other currency equivalents are based on March 28th, 2007 exchange rates:
* Maybach 57 - $335,500 (£170,796, or ˆ251,396) ($465,500 with all options + taxes, delivery)
* Maybach 57 S - $377,000 (£191,923, or ˆ282,492) ($507,000 with all options + taxes, delivery)
* Maybach 62 - $386,500 (£196,759, or ˆ289,611) ($516,500 with all options + taxes, delivery)
* Maybach 62 S - $426,000 (£216,868, or ˆ319,209) ($690,000 with all options + taxes, delivery)
* No Brabus Maybach prices have been given yet.
* All the options, taxes, delivery, etc., can cost approximately US$130,000 alone.
DaimlerChrysler revealed the Maybach 57 S at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It uses a 6.0 L version of the V12 engine manufactured by Mercedes-AMG. Power output is 604 hp (450 kW) and 738 ft·lbf (1000 N·m), providing a sub-5 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h). It also rides 0.5 in (13 mm) lower on 20 in (508 mm) wheels. The North American unveiling was at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. The S stands for "special" and not for "sport". Wikipedia |
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