LET'S TALK ABOUT MAYBACH

The story of Maybach Zeppelin DS 8 began in 1932 at the Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH factor in Friedrichshafen, Germany, where for 18 years Karl Maybach, son of legendary engineer Wilhelm Maybach, had been producing some of the finest cars ever built.
It was fitted with a massive eight liter V-12 engine with 200 horsepower. Upon completion of the engine and chassis, it was shipped to nearby Ravensburg for installation of its coachwork designed by Hermann Spohn, a favored coachbuilder of Maybach.

This beautifully finished car was purchased by The Hotel Seelisberg on the Thuner See in Switzerland for the transportation of hotel guests to and from the local train station via a challenging route over winding roads and mountain passes. After several years the retirement of the chauffeur forced the car into storage - no one else could be found to drive the heavy Maybach under the demanding conditions.

The DS 8 sat largely forgotten until 1959 when it was purchased by a Swiss industrialist Maybach enthusiast from the Winterthur/Zurich area. He maintained the low mileage car for 40 years ensuring its preservation. The current owner will probably be its last; in 1999 it was purchased from only its second owner by the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Its restoration was started shortly thereafter. The engine was found to be in such excellent condition that it was simply cleaned and painted. The body and upholstery were completely restored to their present appearance. In 2001, the re-launch of the Maybach brand thrust this car into a life few enjoy. It travels the world representing the core value of the Maybach brand and educates a new generation of Maybach enthusiasts on the virtues of quality and engineering excellence.




1931 Maybach Zeppelin DS 8
Year 1931
Make Maybach
Model Zeppelin DS 8
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Coach Work Hermann Spohn
Weight 6100 lbs | 2767 kg

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
60-degree
Cylinders 12
Engine vee
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 8.00 L | 488.2 cu in. | 8001.6 cc.
Valves 24 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain OHV
Horsepower 200.00 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 30.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 25.0 BHP / Liter
Bore 3.62 in | 91.9 mm. | 0.1 m.
Stroke 3.90 in | 99.1 mm. | 0.1 m.
Compression Ratio 6.30:1
Main Bearings 8
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Gears 5
Transmission Manual

Dimensions   
Exterior
Length 217.301 in | 5519.4 mm.  
Width 71.701 in | 1821.2 mm.  
Height 74.801 in | 1899.9 mm.  
Wheelbase 147.001 in | 3733.8 mm.  
Front Track 59.801 in | 1518.9 mm.  
Rear Track 59.801 in | 1518.9 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Steering
  Worm and Nut

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front : 7.5 x 20
Rear : 7.5 x 20

1932 Maybach Zeppelin DS 8
Year 1932
Make Maybach
Model Zeppelin DS 8
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 6600 lbs | 2993.8 kg

Performance
Top Speed 105 mph | 168.9 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 8.00 L | 488.2 cu in. | 8001.6 cc.
Horsepower 200.00 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 33.0 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 25.0 BHP / Liter
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Transmission Manual

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity 6
Doors 4
Exterior
Wheelbase 3735.001 mm | 147 in.

2003 Maybach 62
Year 2003
Make Maybach
Model 62
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Front Wheel
Weight 6294 lbs | 2855 kg

Performance
0-60 mph 5.4 seconds.
Top Speed 250 km/h | 155.4 mph Similar top speeds

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 5.50 L | 335.6 cu in. | 5500.5 cc.
Valves 24 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 550.00 HP (404.8 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 660.00 Ft-Lbs (895 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 100.0 BHP / Liter
Bore 3.23 in | 82 mm. | 0.1 m.
Stroke 3.43 in | 87.1 mm. | 0.1 m.
Compression Ratio 9.00:1
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic
Final Drive 2.82:1

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity 4
Exterior
Length 242.701 in | 6164.6 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 61.901 in | 1572.3 mm.  
Wheelbase 150.701 in | 3827.8 mm.  
Front Track 65.901 in | 1673.9 mm.  
Rear Track 66.701 in | 1694.2 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Steering
  Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front : 275/50 R 19
Rear : 275/50 R 19

2003 Maybach 57
Year 2003
Make Maybach
Model 57
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Price $300,000.00
Weight 6030 lbs | 2735.2 kg

Performance
0-60 mph 5.4 seconds.

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 336.00 CU IN. | 5507 cc. | 5.5 L.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 550.00 BHP (404.8 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 663.00 Ft-Lbs (899 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.0 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 100.0 BHP / Liter
Bore 3.23 in | 82 mm. | 0.1 m.
Stroke 3.43 in | 87.1 mm. | 0.1 m.
Compression Ratio 9.00:1
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Gears 6
Transmission Automatic
Final Drive 2.82:1

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity 4
Exterior
Length 225.501 in | 5727.7 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 61.901 in | 1572.3 mm.  
Wheelbase 133.501 in | 3390.9 mm.  
Front Track 65.901 in | 1673.9 mm.  
Rear Track 66.701 in | 1694.2 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Steering
  Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front : 275/50 R 19
Rear : 275/50 R 19

2004 Maybach 62
Year 2004
Make Maybach
Model 62
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Price $359,500.00
Weight 6280 lbs | 2848.6 kg

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 5.50 L | 335.6 cu in. | 5500.5 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 543.00 BHP (399.6 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 664.00 Ft-Lbs (900.4 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 98.7 BHP / Liter
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume 18.00 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 4
Exterior
Length 242.501 in | 6159.5 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.  
Wheelbase 150.701 in | 3827.8 mm.  
Ground Clearance 6.571 in | 166.9 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Suspension
Suspension Independent Suspension

Tires / Wheels
Tires P275/50R19

2004 Maybach 57
Year 2004
Make Maybach
Model 57
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Price $305,500.00
Weight 6017 lbs | 2729.3 kg

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 5.50 L | 335.6 cu in. | 5500.5 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 543.00 HP (399.6 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 664.00 Ft-Lbs (900.4 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 98.7 BHP / Liter
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume 17.50 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 4
Exterior
Length 225.301 in | 5722.6 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.  
Wheelbase 133.501 in | 3390.9 mm.  
Ground Clearance 6.571 in | 166.9 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Suspension
Suspension independent suspension front and rear stabilizer bar

Tires / Wheels
Tires P275/50R19

2005 Maybach Brabus SV 12
Year 2005
Make Maybach
Model SV 12
Tuner Brabus
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel

Performance
0-60 mph 4.9 seconds.
Top Speed 195 mph | 313.8 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Bi-Turbo
Displacement 6300.00 cc | 384.4 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Horsepower 640.00 BHP (471 KW) @ 5100.00 RPM
Torque 757.00 Ft-Lbs (1026.5 NM) @ 1750.00 RPM
HP / Liter 101.6 BHP / Liter

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity 4
Doors 4
Exterior
Length 223.401 in | 5674.4 mm.  
Width 77.201 in | 1960.9 mm.  
Height 60.701 in | 1541.8 mm.  

Brakes
Front Brakes ABS, Disc, Ventilated
Rear Brakes Disc, Ventilated

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front : 275/40 R21
Rear : 315/35 R21
Wheels Front : 9.0Jx21
Rear : 10.5Jx21

2005 Maybach 62
Year 2005
Make Maybach
Model 62
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 6280 lbs | 2848.6 kg

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 5.50 L | 335.6 cu in. | 5500.5 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 543.00 BHP (399.6 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 664.00 Ft-Lbs (900.4 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 98.7 BHP / Liter
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume 18.00 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 4
Doors 4
Exterior
Length 242.501 in | 6159.5 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.  
Wheelbase 150.701 in | 3827.8 mm.  
Ground Clearance 6.571 in | 166.9 mm.

2005 Maybach 57 S
Year 2005
Make Maybach
Model 57 S
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel

Performance
0-60 mph 5 seconds.

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Bi-Turbo
Displacement 6.00 L | 366.1 cu in. | 6000.4 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 612.00 HP (450.4 KW) @ 2000.00 RPM
Torque 1000.00 NM (737.3 Ft-Lbs)  
HP / Liter 102.0 BHP / Liter

Standard Transmission
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume 17.50 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 4
Doors 4
Exterior
Length 225.301 in | 5722.6 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.  
Wheelbase 133.501 in | 3390.9 mm.  
Ground Clearance 6.571 in | 166.9 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Tires / Wheels
Wheels Front : 20-inch multi-spoke
Rear : 20-inch multi-spoke

2005 Maybach 57
Year 2005
Make Maybach
Model 57
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 6015 lbs | 2728.4 kg

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 5.50 L | 335.6 cu in. | 5500.5 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 543.00 BHP (399.6 KW) @ 5250.00 RPM
Torque 664.00 Ft-Lbs (900.4 NM) @ 2300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 11.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 98.7 BHP / Liter
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume 17.50 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 4
Doors 4
Exterior
Length 225.301 in | 5722.6 mm.  
Width 78.001 in | 1981.2 mm.  
Height 62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.  
Wheelbase 133.501 in | 3390.9 mm.  
Ground Clearance 6.571 in | 166.9 mm.  
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Tires / Wheels
Tires P275/50R19

2006 Maybach Exelero
Year 2006
Make Maybach
Model Exelero
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 2660 kg | 5865.3 lbs

Performance
Top Speed 351 km/h | 218.1 mph Similar top speeds

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Bi-Turbo
Displacement 5908.00 cc | 360.5 cu in. | 5.9 L.
Horsepower 700.00 HP (515.2 KW)  
HP to Weight Ratio 8.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 118.6 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity 2
Doors 2
Exterior
Length 5890.001 mm | 231.9 in.
Width 2140.001 mm | 84.3 in.
Height 1390.001 mm | 54.7 in.
Wheelbase 3390.001 mm | 133.5 in.

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2006 Maybach 57 S
Year 2006
Make Maybach
Model 57 S
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel

Performance
0-60 mph 5 seconds.

Engine   
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 12
Aspiration/Induction Bi-Turbo
Displacement 6.00 L | 366.1 cu in. | 6000.4 cc.
Valves 36 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain SOHC
Horsepower 612.00 BHP (450.4 KW) @ 2000.00 RPM
Torque 1000.00 NM (737.3 Ft-Lbs)  
HP / Liter 102.0 BHP / Liter

Standard Transmission
Gears 5
Transmission Automatic

Tires / Wheels
Wheels Front : 20-inch multi-spoke
Rear : 20-inch multi-spoke

Look like new S class!

57

Exelero

At Car Show

藍色 Maybach 62

The usually well informed AutoTelegraaf.nl released a short article today about the upcoming Middle East International Motor Show (MEIMS) in Dubai and that Maybach is planning to debut a brand new Maybach 62 Landaulet there.

The 'landau' was made popular in the '20s and '30s and was basicly a fixed soft-top roof instead of a metal one. The 'landaulet' has a fixed soft-top roof from the A-pillar to the B-pillar (covering the driver) and becomes a retractable soft-top from the B-pillar to the rear.

The Maybach 62 Landaulet will be limited to 20 units and seems to be aimed mainly at the superrich in the United Arab Emirates. The 62 Landaulet will be launched on 13 November during the MEIMS press day and on show from 14 until 18 November during the public days.

Attached is a Maybach Cabrio computer rendering. The Maybach 62 Landaulet will most likely look nothing like the image

Landaulet

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