2007 Maybach Landaulet Study Concept

Maybach shows one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars

• Majestic open-air experience with the ultimate in luxury and comfort

• Folding roof for pampered rear-seat passengers

Appointments in the rear include white leather, piano lacquer and exquisite black granite

Stuttgart– With this study of an open-top landaulet, Maybach has re-enlivened the great art of building majestic automobiles. True to the tradition of exclusive landaulets, the roof of this sparkling white one-off study can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur's compartment remains completely enclosed. The passengers are then able to enjoy the clear, blue sky above. Seated in opulent armchairs upholstered in white leather, they are treated to a majestic open-air experience currently unrivalled by any other automobile in an environment of the utmost luxury and exquisite style. Romance close to the heart of nature is harmoniously combined with the ultimate in comfort and technological sophistication. With this unique study, Maybach is once again demonstrating its expertise in building the world's most exclusive luxury cars.

Large folding roof for passengers in the rear
In technical terms the Landaulet study is based on the Maybach 62 S – which can claim to be the world's most powerful series-produced chauffeured saloon. Maybach technicians have removed the rear roof module in order to afford passengers an unobstructed view of the sky above. The side walls remain, and have merely been invisibly reinforced with an integral tubular steel structure. As these measures have not altered the silhouette of the luxury saloon, the generously dimensioned doors and the complete interior with its reclining seats remain unchanged.

When closed the black soft-top of the Landaulet rests on the frame formed by the roof bows, and is wind and weather-proof. When requested by the passengers, the chauffeur operates a switch in the centre console. The roof then opens electro-hydraulically and is gently deposited on the parcel shelf in the rear, together with its integral rear window of single-layer safety glass. Opening and closing the roof takes 16 seconds. The chauffeur is able to enclose the folded roof with a fitted leather cover, which both conceals the roof mechanism from view and completes the overall picture of outstanding elegance.

White paintwork and wheels

Black for the chauffeur, white for the passengers


In addition, the already luxurious driver's compartment of the successful Maybach 62 S has been enhanced in a number of important respects. All the interior trim is now surfaced in black piano lacquer, and for the extensive leather appointments Maybach has used particularly exclusive, glossy stromboli black leather.

In contrast Maybach has fitted the passenger compartment almost completely in exquisite seychelleswhite leather. The footwell and roof liner of this high-end luxury landaulet are also in white – the floor is carpeted in white velour and the roof lined with white fabric. A dramatic contrast is provided by inserts and decorative trim in glossy, black piano lacquer or exclusive black granite with numerous gold inclusions.

Generous spaciousness and first-class comfort


Outstanding comfort is assured by the generous spaciousness of the rear, which the Landaulet study has adopted unchanged from the Maybach 62. Passengers are welcomed into the interior by two large, single seats. These elegant seats also allow even very tall passengers to enjoy a reclining position which travellers normally only encounter in the first-class armchairs of modern passenger jets.
The study is designed as a chauffeured vehicle and features a partition. The upper section of the partition is a glass panel which the passengers can render opaque at the touch of a button, thanks to a liquid crystal membrane embedded in the glass.

Two ultra-modern automatic climate control systems, whose parameters have been adapted to the Landaulet study, ensure that open-air travel remains a pleasure even under adverse climatic conditions.

State-of-the-art entertainment and communications

Engine and suspension

The Maybach Landaulet study is powered by the uprated V12 engine which Maybach engineers have developed further for the Maybach 57 S and Maybach 62 S together with the specialists at Mercedes-AMG. Thanks to twin turbochargers and water intercooling, the V12 develops a maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp from a displacement of 5980 cubic centimetres. This is continuously available between 4800 and 5100 rpm, and the engine also delivers an impressive maximum torque of 1000 newton metres between 2000 and 4000 rpm.

The electronically controlled air suspension AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) and the Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) endow the Landaulet with outstanding levels of ride comfort, at the same time demonstrating that even a prestigious vehicle such as this can exhibit extraordinary agility and dynamic performance.

In addition to large, internally ventilated brake discs – with twin callipers at the front – both the study and the Maybach 62 S are equipped with two electro-hydraulic Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC™) braking systems working in tandem. Together with ESP®, ASR, ABS and Brake Assist, this provides the Landaulet study with the very latest in effective, high-tech handling control systems.

Innovative technology from the sister-brand Mercedes-Benz

Like all Maybach saloons, the Landaulet also benefits from the unrivalled experience of the sister-brand Mercedes-Benz in the development and production of high-quality cars in the luxury segment. Important innovations from Mercedes-Benz, successfully developed further for the Maybach saloons, are standard equipment in every Maybach and are of course also on board the Landaulet study – examples include the electronically controlled air suspension AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control), LINGÚATRONIC voice control and the control and display system COMAND APS.

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MAYBACH 62 S MAKES U.S. DEBUT AT L.A. AUTO SHOW

New Maybach 62 S Features 604-Horsepower V12 Engine

Maybach is launching the high-performance long-wheelbase Maybach 62 S at the Greater L.A. Auto Show, open to the public December 1 – 10, 2006. The new 62 S joins the Maybach 62 as well as the standard-wheelbase Maybach 57 and 57 S models. Infused with even greater power and enhanced agility, the Maybach 62 S delivers a level of performance expected in an exotic sports car while maintaining the extraordinary luxury and comfort of the world's finest super-luxury sedan. (concept carz)

The 'S' stands for 'Special' – a designation that has identified high-performance versions of European cars for decades. The new Maybach 62 S can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.2 seconds, and is capable of reaching a top speed of 172 mph. Únique exterior and interior appointments help set apart the two 'Special' performance sedans. Offering customers choices that are unmatched in the ultra-luxury segment, all four Maybach models blend 21st century technology with classic hand craftsmanship and attention to detail in ways not possible in conventional mass production.

Maybach 62 S: 604-Horsepower Twin-Turbo V12
The Maybach was designed to drive like a private luxury jet for the road, and the new 62 S model takes that analogy to an even higher level – 'a jet with an afterburner.' Like the 57 S, the 62 S is powered by a higher-performance version of the Maybach twin-turbo, intercooled V12 engine. Designed and hand-built by Mercedes-AMG, the 62 S powerplant displaces six liters, a half-liter more than the standard engine. With higher turbo boost pressure and other modifications, the 62 S engine produces an impressive 604 horsepower and a massive 738 pound-feet of torque from as low as 2,000 rpm.

To balance its increased acceleration, the Maybach 62 S chassis has been modified to provide sharper handling response, with firmer air suspension and shock absorbers as well as thicker stabilizer bars. The suspension has been specially tuned to work with new 11-spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels fitted with 275/45 R 20 Michelin Pilot Sport tires (versus 19-inch wheels on the standard 57 model).

The new chassis provides even more impressive handling without unduly compromising the car's whisper-smooth ride. In addition, the ESP stability control and traction control programming have been revised to allow the driver to get the most out of the additional performance.

Únique Appointments for 62 S

Inside, the 62 S makes a bolder design statement with a choice of Vesuvius Black Grand Nappa leather seating embellished with black or silver piping or Aspen White Grand Nappa leather seating with black piping. Equally distinctive is true carbon fiber trim complemented by piano lacquer, which replaces the fine woods that set the tone for the other Maybach interiors. As an alternative to the carbon fiber trim, Maybach customers can also choose a black poplar wood with piano lacquer trim that will only be offered on this special model.

A Classic Name, A New Luxury Standard
A sister brand to Mercedes-Benz, Maybach plays an important role in the DaimlerChrysler Group by leading the automotive world in new luxury concepts and benchmarks. The Maybach brand revived a practice of building and selling grand luxury automobiles in a manner that disappeared more than 60 years ago. It is a return to the true commissioned car built precisely to a customer's specifications.

As with luxury yachts, Maybach nomenclature denotes vehicle length in meters. The Maybach 57 models are 5.73 meters (225.3 inches) long on a 133.5-inch wheelbase, while the Maybach 62 models, which account for about 25 percent of sales, measure 6.17 meters (242.5 inches) long on a 150.7-inch wheelbase, making it the longest production automobile in the world.

The brand name honors Wilhelm Maybach, one of the most important engineers of the automotive age. Maybach worked closely with Gottlieb Daimler in the late 19th century to build the first internal combustion-powered automobiles and went on to design the first Mercedes car in 1901. A tremendous leap ahead of 'horseless carriages' of the day, that first Mercedes became the basic blueprint for all cars to follow. Wilhelm's son Karl was also an engineering mastermind who, from 1921 to 1941, developed and put the Maybach name on 1,800 of the world's finest custom-built luxury cars.

Customers can commission a new Maybach at select Mercedes-Benz dealers. As of 2006, 69 Maybach studios are operational. In a special commissioning studio, the dealership's Maybach Relationship Manager (MRM) helps the customer design a Maybach using an interactive computer simulator with a 50-inch plasma screen, along with samples of wood, leather and paint finishes.

It takes approximately five months to construct and deliver a Maybach, and the production facility will complete just one or two cars per day. This deliberate production pace allows Maybach to accommodate individual customer choices, such as special interior fittings and trim, as well as extensive handcrafting.


An innovative Dynamic Rear View Monitor helps the Maybach driver judge the size of a parking space and guide the car into it. When the gear selector lever is shifted into Reverse, the dash display provides a view of what the trunk lid-mounted camera sees behind the vehicle.

The system conveys that information through a series of guide lines superimposed on the COMAND screen. The lines respond dynamically to vehicle position and steering wheel angle, helping the driver to judge parking space size and indicating if any obstacles intrude into it. Guide lines for parallel parking help the driver reverse the car into a space using reference points for the vehicle next to the Maybach and the curb.

Airmatic Won't Spill the Champagne
The Airmatic air suspension system endows the Maybach with an uncanny combination of comfort and agility. The system combines air suspension with an Adaptive Damping System (ADS II), allowing the Maybach to adapt to driving conditions and road surfaces. Air springs ensure comfortable springing, while ADS II regulates the shock absorber damping force depending on the road surface, driving style and vehicle load.

Double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension system are attached to subframes via special rubber bushings, and the subframes are mounted to the body structure via specially developed hydraulically damped bearings. This configuration provides the highest level of isolation from the road. Nineteen-inch cast light-alloy wheels with 275/50R-19 tires accentuate the commanding appearance of the Maybach 57 and Maybach 62., while the 62 S and 57 S models features exclusive 20-inch wheels with 275/45R-20 tires.

ESP, Ten Airbags and More
An adaptive restraint system helps provide the highest level of occupant protection and includes 10 airbags: two in front (2), a side airbag in each seatback (4) and front and rear head protection curtain airbags for each side (4). The driver and front passenger airbags automatically adapt to the severity of an accident. The airbag system takes front passenger weight into account and deploys with the appropriate power. In the Maybach 62 and 62 S, the rear seat recliners are designed to move to an upright position in a collision.

The Electronic Stability program (ESP) enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability in turns as well as when driving straight ahead, including over uneven surfaces and over patchy snow, ice or gravel. The system integrates ASR traction control.

A standard Tele Aid system can summon emergency response in the case of a severe collision. Tele Aid is activated immediately when any one of the seatbelt emergency tensioning retractors or 10 airbags deploys, generating a direct call to an emergency response center over a dedicated, crash-secure cellular line and redundant antennas. GPS satellite location provides the response specialist with vehicle location and information. The specialist can summon emergency services if needed.

Maybach was the first-ever automobile to receive the 'Five Star Diamond Award' from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) for three consecutive years (this prestigious award had previously been reserved for the world's top luxury hotels and restaurants). The AAHS named Maybach 'Automobile of the Century' based on a tradition of excellence in the ‘World Renowned Products' category, which also includes the famed 'Christina O' as the ‘Most Prestigious and Exclusive Private Yacht.'

The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 2007 Maybach 57 is $335,500; the Maybach 57 S is $375,000; and the Maybach 62 is $386,500. All prices exclude a $2,750 charge for shipment from Germany.

Customer Care
Maybach cars are sold and serviced exclusively by select Mercedes-Benz dealerships. The standard four-year/unlimited mileage warranty includes a comprehensive maintenance plan, subscription to Tele Aid services, lifetime Sirius Satellite radio subscription and pickup/delivery for service work.

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