2003→2009 Maybach 62
The Maybach defines the standards at the very peak of the passenger car market, at the same time continuing the tradition of the legendary Maybach automobiles which were among the elite in German and international automotive engineering together with Mercedes-Benz during the 1920s and 1930s.
The comeback of this luxury brand resurrects the striking double-M emblem, a legendary symbol of the highest automotive exclusivity, in shining form. The two letters entwined within a curved triangle originally signified Maybach Motorenbau, but now stand for Maybach Manufaktur.
This top model is designated the Maybach 62 to indicate the majestic size of this unique motor car: with an overall length of 6.17 metres it offers all its passengers unique spaciousness and seating comfort.
In every detail the new Maybach motor cars benefit from the technical leadership, know-how and enormous experience of the sister-brand Mercedes-Benz, whose trailblazing innovations also characterise the new, high-end luxury models, from the AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) air suspension for consummate ride comfort to the electrohydraulic braking system Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) for a high level of handling safety; from large windowbags for exemplary side impact protection to bi-xenon headlamps for the greatest possible lighting efficiency.
Everything needed for entertainment, communication and sheer pleasure during a journey in the Maybach is included as standard: from a DVD player to a TV receiver, from a refrigerated compartment to a cordless telephone with two handsets. At the same time the extensive range of standard equipment leaves plenty of scope for individuality, another way in which the luxury brand is following the tradition of the legendary Maybach cars of earlier years.
Two newly developed, individual seats lend the finishing touch to the wellbeing of passengers in the rear of the Maybach 62. Their special feature is the unique reclining position, which travellers have previously only encountered with the First Class compartments of modern passenger jets.
Despite its majestic size the new Maybach 62 also cuts a very fine figure in aerodynamic terms. Expressed in figures: with a frontal area of 2.62 square metres and a Cd-figure of 0.30 to 0.31 the wind resistance is 0.79 square metres.
The newly developed engine of the Maybach reflects the long years of experience and great expertise of DaimlerChrysler in the development, design and production of twelve-cylinder power units, DaimlerChrysler is the world’s largest manufacturer of V12 engines for passenger cars. With a displacement of 5.5 litres, and with the help of biturbo charging, the Maybach engine develops an output of 405 kW/550 hp, with a maximum torque of 900 Newton metres already available from 2300 rpm. This gives the Type 12 power unit the highest output and torque of any series-production car engine in the world.
Story by DaimlerChyrsler, edited by Supercars.net
In Detail
| tags | v240 |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 2003 – 2009 |
| built at | Stuttgart, Germany |
| engine | M285 60º V12 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Bi-Turbo |
| ignition | ECI, Twin Spark |
| block material | Aluminum |
| valvetrain | SOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 5513 cc / 336.4 in³ |
| bore | 82 mm / 3.23 in |
| stroke | 87 mm / 3.43 in |
| power | 410.1 kw / 550 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| specific output | 99.76 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 192.64 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 900 nm / 663.8 ft lbs @ -700 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Aluminum Panels |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 275/50 R 19 |
| rear tires | 275/50 R 19 |
| front brakes | Internally Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, ABS, Sensotronic Brake |
| rear brakes | Internally Vented Discs w/Twin-Pot Calipers, ABS, Sensotronic Br |
| front wheels | F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19.0 x 8.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19.0 x 8.0 in |
| steering | Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Torsion Bars and Airmatic Damping system With Level Control |
| r suspension | Multi-Link w/Torsion Bars and Airmatic Damping system With Level Control |
| curb weight | 2855 kg / 6294 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3827 mm / 150.7 in |
| front track | 1675 mm / 65.9 in |
| rear track | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| length | 6165 mm / 242.7 in |
| width | 1980 mm / 78.0 in |
| height | 1573 mm / 61.9 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| gear ratios | 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1 |
| final drive | 2.82:1 |
| top speed | ~250 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.3 seconds |
| drag | 0.30 Cd |
