Maybach
57
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 AG (now Daimler AG). 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. The Luxury Brand
Status Index 2008 voted the Maybach 1st place ahead
of Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
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 405 kilowatts (550.6 PS/543.1 hp). |