Maybach 57 and 62

Maybach 57/62 (W240)
Maybach 62, with a Maybach 57 on the right
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (2002–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2012)
ProductionApril 2002 – February 2013[1]
3,321 produced
Model years2002–2013
AssemblyGermany: Sindelfingen
DesignerOlivier Boulay, Shuichi Yamashita, Anthony Lo (1996)[2][3][4]
Body and chassis
ClassUltra-luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
4-door landaulet
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine5.5 L M285 twin-turbo V12
6.0 L M275 AMG twin-turbo V12
Transmission5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase57: 3,390 mm (133.5 in)
62: 3,827 mm (150.7 in)
Length
  • 2002-2010 57: 5,728 mm (225.5 in)
  • 2010-2013 57: 5,734 mm (225.7 in)
  • 2002-2010 62: 6,165 mm (242.7 in)
  • 2010-2013 62: 6,171 mm (243.0 in)
Width1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Height1,557–1,575 mm (61.3–62.0 in)
Curb weight2,735 kg (6,030 lb) (57)
2,805 kg (6,184 lb) (62)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz 600 Pullman (1963–1981)
SuccessorMercedes-Maybach S-Class (indirect)

The Maybach 57 (chassis no. W240) and 62 (chassis no. V240) were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since its revival by DaimlerChrysler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group 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 W140 S-class sedan platform, as were the production models. The Luxury Brand Status Index 2008 placed the Maybach in first place, ahead of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The models ceased production in February 2013 due to continued financial losses for the brand, with sales at one-fifth the level of the profitable Rolls-Royce models.[5]

  1. ^ "Maybach 62 S". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ "STUDIOTORINO - 005_Maybach". studiotorino.com. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Press Release - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation".
  4. ^ "United States Patent: D406798 - Motor vehicle".
  5. ^ "Stilles Ende einer Autolegende" [Quiet end to an automotive legend]. Tagesschau.de (in German). 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-02-25.

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