One of the most luxurious cars on the road, Maybach with its three models 57, 62 and Landaulet has revolutionised the concept of high priced cars. Coming in exclusive models, Maybach are built to customer specifications.
The Maybach 57 and Maybach 62 base models come with a 5.5 L, V12 turbo charged engine. Meanwhile the Maybach 57 S, Maybach 62 S and Maybach Landaulet trims are equipped with a 6.0 L litre V12 engine with more suspension.
All the Maybach trims have very powerful engines that give the best powerful drive. The 52 and 62 Maybach base models comes at 543 Horsepower @ 5250 RPM and a torque of 664 ft-lbs @ 2300 RPM. The Maybach 52 S, 62 S and Landaulet engines have a horsepower of 604 @ 4800 RPM and a torque of 738 ft6-lbs at 2000 RPM. All the Mybach trims come with a transmission of 5-speed touch shift W/OD. Though Maybach has very powerful engine, they do not come economical. The luxurious Maybach only fetches ten miles per gallon in the city and 16 km in the highways.
The interior is very stylish with all comforts. The interior specifications include Leather covered dashboards, memory seats, rear sea tables that can be folded, rear window curtains, ventilated and heated seats, climate control systems (individual front and rear) and telephones. The front and the rear portions are separated with a glass partition with a power-operated curtain, which brings more privacy.
Just like the interior, the exterior also has a kingly appearance with its luxurious colour and bright lights. Driving and travelling in a Maybach is a real luxury. The air suspension, which is electronically controlled, helps in varied ride height. The Mayback is also safe on the roads with the most sophisticated breaking systems. It also comes with a standard parking system, which combines Sonar sensors with a video camera mounted in the rear. The cars also come with the most modern anti-theft systems.
A Bose sound system, 21 speakers, audiovisual system (rear), DVD player, Bluetooth and navigation system are some of the other features of Maybach. Spacious and comfortable, the Maybach is not a car for the ordinary man. Diplomats and only the real rich can afford to have a Maybach. It is real luxury and royal to drive a Maybach.
2009 Maybach Landaulet Specs & Safety
Wheelbase: 150.7 “, 133.5’’
Overall Length: 242.7 “, 225.3”
Overall Width: 78.0 ”
Overall Height: 61.9 ”
Curb Weight: 7,187 lbs, 7,452 lbs, 6,050 lbs
Standard Payload: 1,157 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 29.1 gal.
Seating Capacity: 4
Front Head Room: 38 ”
Max. Front Leg Room: 41.3 ”
Rear Head Room: 40 “, 39”
Max. Rear Leg Room: 57.3 “, 40.3”
Engine specifications
Engine: 6.0L V-12, 5.5 L V12
Horsepower: 604 hp 4,800 rpm, 543 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque: 738 ftlb @ 2000, 664 ftlb 2300
Transmission 5-spd TouchShift w/OD
Fuel efficiency 10 / 16 (city/highway)
Pricing
Maybach 57: starts at $358,000
Maybach 62: starts at $409,000
Maybach Landaulet; starts at $1,380,000