2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons Powered By an Uprated V12 Engine

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

The tradition-laden Maybach luxury brand is adding a fifth model to its line-up. The new Maybach Landaulet resurrects the legend of the classic luxury landaulets, a feature of which is that only the chauffeur’s area is closed. An extra-large folding roof opens up over the pampered rear-seat passengers when required, leaving no obstructions between them and the blue sky above. The Maybach Landaulet thus offers a majestic open-air experience currently unrivalled by any other automobile. Boasting a certain romantic quality and allowing its passengers the opportunity to savour closeness to nature, this exceptional vehicle also features the ultimate in comfort and technological sophistication and as such sets the new standard for the world’s most exclusive luxury saloons.

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

In November 2007, Maybach had revived the aura of the grand carriages of days gone by with its Landaulet study. The European premiere of this sparkling white one-off study is taking place at the 78th Geneva Motor Show. Even beforehand, however, the response from the public to this masterpiece has been overwhelming, so much so that Maybach decided to offer the hand-built Landaulet based exclusively on the customer’s own specifications.

A limited number of vehicles will be built in the Manufaktur workshops in Sindelfingenover a restricted period. The finest materials are painstakingly handcrafted by select specialists to meet the customers’ exacting requirements – just as the discerning Maybach clientele would expect. According to the latest Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI), a survey of 531 U.S.millionaires recently voted Maybach the most prestigious luxury automobile brand.

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

The Maybach name epitomises high-end luxury motoring. It stands for effortlessly superior automotive engineering at the very highest level, timeless and stylish elegance, and precision craftsmanship. Since approximately two-thirds of Maybach customers wish to tailor their cars exactly to their own tastes and ideas, Maybach is constantly expanding its exclusive range of customisation options.
In technical terms the Maybach Landaulet is based on the Maybach 62 S - which can claim to be the world's most powerful series-produced chauffeured saloon. Maybach technicians have removed the rear roof module in order to afford passengers an unobstructed view of the sky above. The side walls have been invisibly reinforced with an integral tubular steel structure. As these measures have not altered the silhouette of the luxury saloon, the generously dimensioned doors and the complete interior with reclining seats remain unchanged.

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

Maybach has adapted the luxurious rear compartment to the requirements of open-top motoring. For instance, the rear head restraints are slightly larger than on the saloon and effectively help reduce wind turbulence.
Designed from the outset as a chauffeur-driven limousine, the Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a partition. The lower section of the partition consists of an aluminium sandwich structure. The upper section comprises an electro-transparent laminated glass panel that can be lowered by electric motor.

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

The Maybach Landaulet is powered by an uprated V12 engine which Maybach engineers have developed further for the Maybach 57 S and Maybach 62 S together with the specialists at Mercedes-AMG. Thanks to twin turbochargers and water intercooling, the V12 develops a maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp from a displacement of 5980 cubic centimetres. This is continuously available between 4800 and 5100 rpm, and the engine also delivers an impressive maximum torque of 1000 newton metres between 2000 and 4000 rpm.

2009 Maybach Landaulet Exclusive Luxury Saloons

Equipped with the AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) electronically controlled air suspension system and the Adaptive Damping System (ADS II), the Maybach Landaulet achieves an outstanding level of ride comfort whilst at the same time proving that even a prestigious automobile can display excellent agility and handling qualities.

2002 Maybach 57

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the aboriginal auto models of the Maybach cast back the brand's awakening by DaimlerChrysler. They are acquired from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach abstraction car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan).

DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque back Vickers offered the aggregation up for sale. Back this attack bootless (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they alien the Maybach as a absolute amateur in 2002. Both models are variants of the aforementioned ultra-luxurious automobile. The archetypal numbers reflect the corresponding lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is added acceptable to be owner-driven while the best 62 is advised with a bear in mind. The agent is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, breeding 550 hp. The prices ambit from US$305,000 to $357,000 (£240,000 to £250,000)—priced to anon attempt with top-of-the-line Bentley and Rolls-Royce automobiles.

As of 2004, alone 600 units had been sold. DaimlerChrysler projects that they may advertise beneath than the 1,000 units expected. Just 152 Maybachs were awash in the United States in 2005, with common assembly bottomward to 300 units.

2002 Maybach 62

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the aboriginal auto models of the Maybach cast back the brand's awakening by DaimlerChrysler. They are acquired from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach abstraction car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan).

DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque back Vickers offered the aggregation up for sale. Back this attack bootless (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they alien the Maybach as a absolute amateur in 2002. Both models are variants of the aforementioned ultra-luxurious automobile. The archetypal numbers reflect the corresponding lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is added acceptable to be owner-driven while the best 62 is advised with a bear in mind. The agent is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, breeding 550 hp. The prices ambit from US$305,000 to $357,000 (£240,000 to £250,000)—priced to anon attempt with top-of-the-line Bentley and Rolls-Royce automobiles.

As of 2004, alone 600 units had been sold. DaimlerChrysler projects that they may advertise beneath than the 1,000 units expected. Just 152 Maybachs were awash in the United States in 2005, with common assembly bottomward to 300 units.

2005 Maybach 57S Special

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the aboriginal auto models of the Maybach cast back the brand's awakening by DaimlerChrysler. They are acquired from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach abstraction car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan).

DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque back Vickers offered the aggregation up for sale. Back this attack bootless (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they alien the Maybach as a absolute amateur in 2002. Both models are variants of the aforementioned ultra-luxurious automobile. The archetypal numbers reflect the corresponding lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is added acceptable to be owner-driven while the best 62 is advised with a bear in mind. The agent is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, breeding 550 hp. The prices ambit from US$305,000 to $357,000 (£240,000 to £250,000)—priced to anon attempt with top-of-the-line Bentley and Rolls-Royce automobiles.

As of 2004, alone 600 units had been sold. DaimlerChrysler projects that they may advertise beneath than the 1,000 units expected. Just 152 Maybachs were awash in the United States in 2005, with common assembly bottomward to 300 units.

Maybach 57 S

DaimlerChrysler appear the Maybach 57 S at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It uses a 6.0 L adaptation of the V12 agent bogus by Mercedes-AMG. Power achievement is 604 hp (450 kW) and 738 ft·lbf (1000 N·m), accouterment a sub-5 additional dart to 60 mph (97 km/h). It additionally rides 0.5 in (13 mm) lower on 20 in (508 mm) wheels. The North American actualization was at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006.

2005 Maybach Exelero

The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance concept car designed and built by luxury marque Maybach, and presented in May 2005. The 690 hp (SAE) (514 kW) two-seater with a bi-turbo V12 engine is a one-off design commissioned by Fulda Tyres. Fulda is using this Maybach as a reference vehicle to test a new generation of wide tyres. The German luxury car manufacturer created the one-off model as a modern interpretation of its legendary streamlined car of the 1930s. There are various allusions to the historical predecessor, which was likewise based on a powerful Maybach automobile, in this case the Maybach SW 38, and was also used by Fulda for tyre testing.

Specifications

• Length : 5.89 m (19.3 ft)
• Width : 2.14 m (7.0 ft)
• Weight : 2660 kg (5864 lb)
• Engine : V12 bi-turbo from Maybach 57 S 690 hp (SAE) (522 kW), 1020 N·m (737 ft·lbf)
• Top speed : 351 km/h (218 mph)
• Tires : 315/25 ZR 23
• Fuel used for Top speed test: 110 octane (6€/liter)

2007 Maybach 62 S

Maybach, the affluence cast with an illustrious past, re-established aloof four years ago, is abacus a fourth alternative to its agency in the appearance of the anew developed 62 S model. The "S" stands for "Special" and draws absorption to the actuality that the Maybach engineers at the Sindelfingen-based Manufaktur workshops accept congenital a abundance of anxiously developed, appropriate appearance defined by their awful acute barter into the new 62 S model. The aftereffect is a new ambit in travelling comfort, abnormally for the cartage in the abundantly ample rear alcove of the new high-end affluence saloon. Not to acknowledgment a biggy ability achievement acknowledgment to the added authority of the twelve-cylinder agent developing 450 kW/612 hp, authoritative the new 62 S archetypal the world's best able chauffeur-driven alehouse in alternation production.

The new flagship archetypal in the Maybach ambit is adulatory its apple premiere at the "Auto China 2006" all-embracing motor appearance in Beijing in November - a move which expends its ambit of high-end affluence saloons. The Maybach 62 S is primarily advised to be chauffeur-driven and meets the actual accomplished of standards in agreement of spaciousness, accuracy and abundance - for a absolutely adequate ride - and action for extenuative that best adored of commodities: time. Precisely what is bare in these more corybantic times.

2007 Maybach Landaulet Concept

With this abstraction of an open-top landaulet, Maybach has re-enlivened the abundant art of architecture majestic automobiles. True to the attitude of absolute landaulets, the roof of this sparkling white one-off abstraction can be opened absolutely at the rear, while the chauffeur's alcove charcoal absolutely enclosed. The cartage are afresh able to adore the clear, dejected sky above. Seated in abundant armchairs adipose in white leather, they are advised to a majestic amphitheater acquaintance currently unrivalled by any added auto in an ambiance of the absolute affluence and admirable style. Romance abutting to the affection of attributes is accordingly accumulated with the ultimate in abundance and abstruse sophistication. With this different study, Maybach is already afresh demonstrating its ability in architecture the world's best absolute affluence cars.

In abstruse agreement the Landaulet abstraction is based on the Maybach 62 S - which can affirmation to be the world's best able series-produced chauffeured saloon. Maybach technicians accept removed the rear roof bore in adjustment to allow cartage an bare appearance of the sky above. The ancillary walls remain, and accept alone been invisibly able with an basic tubular animate structure. As these measures accept not adapted the contour of the affluence saloon, the abundantly dimensioned doors and the complete autogenous with its collapsed seats abide unchanged.

2009 Maybach Landaulet

The tradition-laden Maybach affluence cast is abacus a fifth archetypal to its line-up. The new Maybach Landaulet resurrects the fable of the archetypal affluence landaulets, a affection of which is that alone the chauffeur's breadth is closed. An extra-large folding roof opens up over the comfortable rear-seat cartage back required, abrogation no obstructions amid them and the dejected sky above. The Maybach Landaulet appropriately offers a majestic amphitheater acquaintance currently unrivalled by any added automobile. Boasting a assertive adventurous affection and acceptance its cartage the befalling to savour accurateness to nature, this aberrant agent additionally appearance the ultimate in abundance and abstruse composure and as such sets the new accepted for the world's best absolute affluence saloons.

In November 2007, Maybach had active the ambience of the admirable carriages of canicule gone by with its Landaulet study. The European premiere of this sparkling white one-off abstraction is demography abode at the 78th Geneva Motor Show. Even beforehand, however, the acknowledgment from the accessible to this masterpiece has been overwhelming, so abundant so that Maybach absitively to action the hand-built Landaulet based alone on the customer's own specifications.

A bound cardinal of cartage will be congenital in the Manufaktur workshops in Sindelfingenover a belted period. The finest abstracts are agilely handcrafted by baddest specialists to accommodated the customers' burdensome requirements - aloof as the acute Maybach audience would expect. According to the latest Affluence Cast Status Index (LBSI), a analysis of 531 U.S.millionaires afresh voted Maybach the best celebrated affluence auto brand.

2010 Maybach Zeppelin

The Maybach cast is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its affluence alehouse archetypal range. The new model, which is accepting its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the complete acme in the high-end affluence alehouse segment. This makes it a aces almsman to the allegorical Maybach Zeppelin, which was admired common as the ultimate in chic automotive engineering in the 1930s. The authentication appearance of the new Maybach flagship's different faculty of appearance accommodate a beauteous acrylic finish, featuring a shoulderline in a allegory colour, as able-bodied as the exquisite, anxiously crafted abstracts in the interior, whose continued account of alternative account includes a apple aboriginal - a awful adult aroma atomiser. The new model's achievement alike outclasses the blow of the Maybach range, authoritative it the best able Maybach ever. In a nutshell: the Maybach Zeppelin epitomises beautiful breeding and the art of agent accomplish at its best aesthetic as no car has anytime done before. The new Maybach Zeppelin is actuality congenital in a bound copy of aloof 100 worldwide.

Even today, the name "Zeppelin" has an incomparable arena to it in the branch of high-end affluence cars. As in ancient times, Maybach is already afresh architecture the Maybach Zeppelin for drivers who are gluttonous article added special, alike in this best comfortable of automotive segments. Not alone do the Maybach 57 Zeppelin and Maybach 62 Zeppelin angle out for their admirable elegance, adroit account and astounding performance, alone one hundred of these appropriate archetypal versions of the high-end affluence saloons will be fabricated worldwide.