Tag: Maybach

  • Kahn Maybach 57 S In The Bargain Bin

    Kahn-Maybach-57-S-shadowKahn-Maybach-57-S-mediumHave you ever tried to decipher The Maybach 57 S? The number 57 stands for the total length of the luxury leviathan in decimetres (570 cm or approx 224 inches). It serves as a comprehensive distinction from the Maybach 62 which… well, you do the math. What about the S? Being a Daimler brand, you’d think it’s a reference to the S-Class, but it isn’t. S stands for “Special” and by extension it implies a 6.0-liter V12 engine as opposed to a 5.5 one.

    What happens when we add “Kahn” to the equation? Not much, actually. There are, of course, 22-inch silver platinum Kahn RS-XF alloy wheels with the original Maybach center caps preserved – they are adding a dash of luxury surely. There’s also a Khan lowering module for which we see no apparent reason. It’s not like you are going to take it to a track day despite the impressive 620 hp output and 4.9 second 60 mph sprint. It will be like trying to powerslide a cruise liner. Nothing else seems out of the ordinary

    The biggest news, however, is that Kahn are putting it up for grabs. Since 2007 it has done 67,721 nautical miles (kidding, not nautical) and it is very, very well equipped, they ensures us. There’s supposed to be a rear seat entertainment pack, a reversing camera, radar-guided cruise control and tons of more gadgets. The price? £89,875 or $146,254. Not bad when you consider that a new one costs around $585,828.

    Bargain of the year?

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    Source: Kahn

  • Top 3 Most Expensive Celebrity Cars

    The first place goes to Jay-Z’s Maybach Exelero with the cost of the $8 000 000. Beyonce’s husband obviously can provide such ride for him, his DIVA and their upcoming baby. You can even see this “look-like-a-batmobile” vehicle in his video for the song “Lost One”. The optimum speed of this unbelievably expensive car goes up to the number of 351.45 km/h (218.38 mph). Moreover it’s acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achievable only in 4.4 seconds. And all this the superstar gets despite the weight of the vehicle, which is the whole 2.66 tones! Maybah Exelero is a high-performance German luxury sports car that was originally made as a one-off for Fulda Tires back in 2005. However nowadays Maybach decided to manufacture them for the general public. I guess only the rich ones can afford them!

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    Jay-Z and Maybach Exelero

    The second place deservedly goes to the Rapper Birdman with his purchase of Bugatti Veyron for the $2 000 000. And although you might think the sum is far less than Jay-Z’s, this car is absolutely worth the price! This European car is one of the most expensive ones in the world, but also is the fastest street legal car in the world! This mid-engine grand touring car has a top speed of 408.00 km/h . In comparison to it, the Super Sport version is much faster with a top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph). The fact you might not know is that it was originally based on the Bentley Hunaudieres concept, and designed and developed by Volkswagen Group. More details about the vehicle is that it features an 8.0 litre quad-turbocharged W16 cylinder engine, which is the equivalent of the two narrow-angle V8 engines.

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    Rapper Birdman and Bugatti Veyron

    Not surprisingly probably for anyone, the third place goes again to …. Bugatti Veyron. This time on the driver’s seat is Simon Cowell – the Super Super-Producer, best known for American Idol and X-Factor. Of course, given these facts, we can imagine that the sum of the $1 700 000 wasn’t a heartbreak for Simon. What we haven’t said about the car already is its acceleration, which for only 2.5 seconds goes from 0 to 100 km/h. And not to forget the maximum speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) which makes the car the one of the fastest car in the world (sorry Jay-Z!). And obviously Simon Cowell has a very good taste for cars and likes to collect them, because in his “backyard” you can also see Ferrari, Rolls Royce Phantom, and 100EX Cabriolet.

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    Simon Cowell and Bugatti Veyron
  • Maybach 57 S Edition 125

    Maybach has created a special Edition 125 limited edition model based on 57 S to celebrate the manufacturer’s 125th anniversary. For sure, 125 years is a lot of time and the company managed to keep up creating high-end saloons.

    Edition 125 comes in either Tahiti Black or Patagonia Silver and matte-black 20” wheels. There are modified bonnet and given it sharply defined contours. It has a contoured edge and appears distinctly arrow-shaped. A restyled, horizontally structured bumper trim gives the Maybach saloons an even broader look. Daytime driving lights featuring LED technology and bordered with a chrome insert have been integrated into the outer air intakes.

    The interior boasts SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS, “MAYBACH MANUFAKTUR” lettering, , high-resolution cinema screen with a 19” diagonal, 9.5” monitors in the rear, an overview camera and many more.

    The power is also increased with 18PS (13 kW) to 630PS (463 kW). The fuel consumption is decent for such heavyweight car – 15.0 liters per 100 km and 350 g/km of CO2. All the Maybach twelve-cylinder engines meet the EU5 standard/LEV2.

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    Maybach Edition 125 Front

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Maybach 57S Cruiserio Coupe

    Xenatec will officially unveil the stunning Maybach 57S Cruiserio Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in few days.

    The astonishing car is designed by Fredrik Burchhardt, who also created Exelero Concept. The model, which will be exhibited in Geneve has matte finish, which was hand applied in several layers to create a “shimmering brass tone”. (more…)

  • Maybach 57S Coupe – €675 000

    Maybach 57S Coupe is now available to buy in Saudi Arabia. We wonder, where else? The vehicle is specially designed by Burch Fred Hardt, who is the same man, who planned Exelero Concept. However, 57S Coupe is created by Xenatec.

    The luxurious coupe boasts 6.0 liter V12 with 612PS (450 kW) and 1000Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds flat and top speed of 275 km/h (more…)

  • Xenatec Maybach 57S Coupe – just €675 000

    Maybach 57S Coupe by Xenatec has been unveiled. The car is designed by Burch Fred Hardt, who is exactly the same person, who created Exelero Concept.

    57S Coupe boasts unique styling and superb interior. There is no doubt, that this is the most luxurious Coupe in the wolrd of cars. The conversation seem to be extremely difficult, because the company – Xenatec pushed the B-pillar back 508mm (20 inches) and increased the curvature of the roof by installing more loose A- and C-pillars. (more…)

  • More individuality and high-class equipment for Maybach at Auto China 2010 in Beijing

    Maybach is a top-class limousine, which offers the best comfort in the world for rear passengers as well as the driver. Probably the perfection can’t be improved, but from Maybach don’t think so. There are some features, which give a bit more personalization and comfort to owners of the incredible car. (more…)

  • Meet Natalia SLS2: Lean In The Waist, Mean Under It… And Very Very Smart

    The year was 1996. The then-new AUDI A8 3.7 and Mercedes S320 were getting it on… Until they actually got a move on, that is. When they did, the Audi obliterated the Mercedes gern1, both in terms of acceleration and top speed (table below), while keeping about the same fuel consumption as its Stuttgart foe. (more…)

  • BRABUS Monoblock F, G and Q Wheels Exclusive for Mercedes and Maybach

    BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels are the number one choice for owners of Mercedes-Benz and Maybach automobiles around the globe who appreciate exclusive design and top quality.  Now BRABUS presents three new Monoblock F, G and Q wheels. (more…)

  • Maybach Zeppelin: The reincarnation of an automotive legend

    The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which is receiving its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. (more…)

  • Maybach at the Paris Motor Show 2008

    Maybach LandauletThe tradition-laden Maybach luxury brand is adding a fifth model to its line-up in the shape of the Maybach Landaulet. The Maybach Landaulet resurrects the legend of the classic luxury landaulets, a feature of which is that only the chauffeur’s area is closed. An extra-large folding roof opens up over the pampered rear-seat passengers when required, leaving no obstructions between them and the blue sky above. (more…)