Maybach 62 S

[McLareN]

The new Maybach 62 S: The world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon

* A new pinnacle in high-end luxury car production

* Generous spaciousness, unique comfort and superlative performance

* Dynamic exterior and interior touches

Stuttgart, Nov 06, 2006

Maybach, the luxury brand with an illustrious past, re-established just four years ago, is adding a fourth variant to its line-up in the shape of the newly developed 62 S model. The "S" stands for "Special" and draws attention to the fact that the Maybach engineers at the Sindelfingen-based Manufaktur workshops have incorporated a wealth of meticulously developed, special features specified by their highly discerning customers into the new 62 S model. The result is a new dimension in travelling comfort, especially for the passengers in the generously proportioned rear compartment of the new high-end luxury saloon. Not to mention a prodigious power output thanks to the enhanced potency of the twelve-cylinder engine developing 450 kW/612 hp, making the new 62 S model the world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon in series production.

The new flagship model in the Maybach range is celebrating its world premiere at the "Auto China 2006" international motor show in Beijing in November – a move which expends its range of high-end luxury saloons. The Maybach 62 S is primarily designed to be chauffeur-driven and meets the very highest of standards in terms of spaciousness, smoothness and comfort – for a truly relaxing ride – and dynamism for saving that most precious of commodities: time. Precisely what is needed in these increasingly frenetic times.

Exterior boasting a dynamically elegant appearance

Prominent exterior features accentuate the dynamic presence of the new Maybach 62 S and clearly distinguish it from the 62 model. These include a modified front end with a strikingly redesigned radiator grille as well as new, distinctive 20-inch spoked wheels and a modified light-cluster design. Like the 57 S model, the new Maybach 62 S boasts lavish single-tone paintwork in black or silver, both of which are available exclusively for the "S" models. Alternatively, customers can now specify a special paint finish in shimmering white. Discreet "62 S" lettering adorns the front wings beneath the A pillars and the boot lid, while a modified rear apron with two integral, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes hints strongly at the immense performance potential of the 62 S. This dynamic and elegant appearance puts the Maybach 62 S in a league of its own when it comes to luxurious chauffeur-driven cars.

Further enhance the interior

The contemporary Maybach interpretation of lavish luxury, consummate comfort and superlative dynamism is also reflected in the interior of the 62 S. Here high-grade materials are hand-finished to perfection for a distinctive and particularly exclusive look, all in inimitable Maybach style. Carefully coordinated applications of exquisite piano lacquer and sporty carbon or anthracite poplar create an atmosphere of dynamic elegance both in the rear compartment and in the driver's direct field of vision and activity. Newly designed, high-grade leather upholstery tastefully accentuates this overall impression.

Twelve-cylinder powerplant and comfort-tuned chassis

Effortlessly superior performance in any situation comes courtesy of a Mercedes-AMG-enhanced V12 powerplant developing 45 kW/62 hp more than the engine specified for the Maybach 62. The twelve-cylinder engine in the Maybach 62 S has a displacement of six litres and an output of 450 kW/612 hp by virtue of a twin turbocharger and a water-type intercooler. The impressive maximum torque of 1000 Nm (electronically limited) is available over a wide engine speed range between 2000 and 4000 rpm. This provides even the most sportily inclined of Maybach drivers with effortless power reserves at all times. With acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in only 5.2 seconds, the new Maybach 62 S impressively demonstrates its outstanding performance potential. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h in chauffeur-driven vehicles.

The exclusivity of the twelve-cylinder powerplant is underlined by a model plate on the cover bearing the signature of the Mercedes-AMG technician who assembled it by hand based on the now familiar "one man, one engine" principle.

In contrast to the sportier configuration of the 57 S model for owner-drivers, which features a stiffer and lower chassis, the Maybach engineers decided to retain the full spring travel for the 62 S in order to achieve an outstanding, practically unsurpassed level of ride comfort. In terms of comfort, the chassis marks the absolute pinnacle of automotive engineering. Yet it also offers a high degree of dynamic potential for reliably transferring the power to the road whatever the scenario. Hence the Maybach developers have succeeded in reconciling, to a near perfect degree, two very different requirements.

Maybach continues its rich tradition

The outstanding attributes of the Maybach 62 S set new standards at the high end of the passenger car industry and also continue the tradition of the legendary Maybach saloons which represented the elite in German and international carmaking circles back in the 1920s and 1930s. Even then, many Maybach cars were built and equipped to be chauffeur-driven – a tradition which the 62 S model is proud to honour.

[Rockefella]

It looks even more like a KIA!

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by Rockefella

It looks even more like a KIA!

You are too kind.

[Vaigra]

Originally Posted by Rockefella

It looks even more like a KIA!

...than a Kia

[McLareN]

Originally Posted by Rockefella

It looks even more like a KIA!

A less affordable KIA nonetheless .

[NSXType-R]

I don't know, I always didn't exactly like Maybachs because I think their styling isn't really that attractive. I think they should have made it a bit more different than a super sized S Class in terms of styling. I liked what it offered on the inside though.

[Coventrysucks]

Maybach sales have hit the skids again then.

Should have made a proper car that people wanted, rather than a S-Class/DFS showroom hybrid

[Gardin]

Just goes to show that money doesn't buy good taste. That is one ugly house on wheels....

[Street_Dreamer]

i like the Maybach - i don't know why, but i love it. I'd rather have a Maybach to a Phantom :-\

[coolieman1220]

it may look ugly but when u see one on the street u will look twice wit amazement

[bmwpower]

Of course you'll look at it twice, but there are many types of amazements, mine will be like " How the hell did someone pay so much for a passanger car." I would rather own a bentley if you want old school luxury, that's a driver's car. Getting driven around is for the weak..

[Smithy]

I saw a regular 62 when I was visiting Paris... It definitely makes you do a double take when you see it... I told my mother that it costs as much as our house; you should have seen her eyes pop out of her head. Haha

[Coventrysucks]

Originally Posted by coolieman1220

it may look ugly but when u see one on the street u will look twice wit amazement

Yes, at the surprise of actually seeing someone stupid enough to buy one.

From what I've heard, Rolls Royce aren't doing too well with the Phantom, but they are selling cars like hot cakes compared with the Maybach.

[Pringles]

It's deliciously decadent imho, i'll order mine in lime green with a Dutch flag painted on the roof and go hunting for other Maybach owners
They won't know how quick to get rid of their car :P

[henk4]

Originally Posted by Pringles

It's deliciously decadent imho, i'll order mine in lime green with a Dutch flag painted on the roof and go hunting for other Maybach owners
They won't know how quick to get rid of their car :P

what makes the Dutch flag so specific in this procedure? It might be mistaken for the Luxemburg flag too...