Maybach 57 and 62
| Maybach 57/62 (W240/V240) | |
|---|---|
Maybach 62, with a Maybach 57 on the right | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2002–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2013) |
| Production | April 2002 – February 2013 3,321 produced |
| Model years | 2003–2013 |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen |
| Designer | Olivier Boulay, Shuichi Yamashita, Anthony Lo (1996) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Ultra-luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door landaulet |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.5 L M285 twin-turbo V12 6.0 L M285 twin-turbo V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 57: 3,390 mm (133.5 in) 62: 3,827 mm (150.7 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
| Height | 1,557–1,575 mm (61.3–62.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,735 kg (6,030 lb) (57) 2,805 kg (6,184 lb) (62) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz 600 (1963–1981) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (indirect) |
The Maybach 57 (W240) and 62 (V240) were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since its revival by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. Both concept models were based on a heavily reengineered version of the Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class platform and were developed as ultra-luxury flagships positioned above the S-Class. Conceived as the most luxurious automobiles of their era, the Maybach 57 and 62 emphasized rear-seat comfort. The Luxury Brand Status Index 2008 placed the Maybach in first place, ahead of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. It marked the continuation of the brand’s ultra-luxury, top of the line model after a hiatus of over two decades since the previous model, the Mercedes-Benz 600. The revived Maybach brand was intended to symbolize technical excellence, status, and uncompromising luxury at the highest level of the automotive market like the Mercedes-Benz 600.