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2002 Maybach 62


 
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Individuality: over 2 million permutations


Everything which even the most demanding travellers might require in the way of entertainment, communication and sheer pleasure during a journey in the Maybach is included as standard: from a DVD player to a TV receiver, from a refrigerated compartment to a cordless telephone with two handsets. At the same time the extensive range of standard equipment leaves plenty of scope for individuality – another way in which the luxury brand is following the tradition of the legendary Maybach cars of earlier years:
  • The extensive range of standard and optional equipment gives Maybach customers over two million ways of equipping their high-end luxury car to their personal taste. All this can also be complemented with high-quality accessory items which have been specifically developed for the Maybach – from a custom-made luggage set to a champagne goblet of sterling silver, from a humidor to a golf bag and from floor mats of the finest velour to a fluffy travel rug.
  • Maybach customers have a choice of six Grand nappa leather colours and three types of fine wood.
  • A range of 17 paint finishes is available for the exterior, and as a further elegant feature of the Maybach these may be combined to produce a two-tone colour scheme.
  • Approx. two dozen additional extras are available as technical equipment to satisfy personal requests or requirements. These include further, exclusive Mercedes innovations for even greater comfort and travelling enjoyment – for example the proximity control system DISTRONIC, the access and locking system KEYLESS-GO or active seat ventilation.

Because the Maybach is made in the modern "Manufaktur" – a manufacturing facility in which craftsmanship plays a major part - and in very small numbers averaging five vehicles per day, it is possible to meet further individual customer requirements and thereby make each of these luxury cars unique in its own way.

Engine: peak values for output and torque


The newly developed engine reflects the long years of experience and great expertise of DaimlerChrysler in the development, design and production of twelve-cylinder power units. With a displacement of 5.5 litres, and with the help of twin turbocharging, the Maybach engine develops an output of 405 kW/550 hp, with a maximum torque of 900 Newton metres already available from 2300 rpm. This gives the "Type 12" power unit a higher output and more torque than any other standard-production saloon car engine in the world. Thanks to three-valve technology and highly efficient catalytic converters it already complies with the strict EU 4 exhaust emission limits which come into force in 2005.

Safety: occupant protection with ten airbags


In addition to a highly sophisticated body structure, the exemplary safety technology of this high-end luxury motor car includes a total of ten airbags - two adaptive airbags with two-stage gas generators for the front occupants, four sidebags and two large windowbags on each side of the interior. The automatic comfort-fit three-point seat belts, high-performance belt tensioners and belt force limiters are integrated into the seats and can therefore develop their full protective action in any position.

By virtue of these sophisticated safety features the new Maybach passes the stringent crash tests prescribed by the European and American NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) with flying colours.

The Maybach’s high level of active safety is assisted by the innovative Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) braking system developed by Mercedes-Benz, which features two central control units, two high-pressure reservoirs and two hydraulic units in the case of the Maybach. This means that these high-end cars are equipped with a total of eight braking circuits, while internally ventilated front disc brakes, each with two callipers, ensure deceleration drivers can really depend on.

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9 comments: Maybach 62


ettore_lombardi (212)
Posted on
07.7.2011 @ 00:50
Yeah, this vehicle is definitely a head turner! The elegance of the combination of classic and modern styling makes it very impressive. However, it doesn’t mean that this is the better compare to the Bentley. It still depend on you taste.

pepito_cuervo (488)
Posted on
07.7.2011 @ 00:47
I really love this luxury car brand. It perfectly combines the classic and contemporary styling. And it seems that their tons of high technology features offered on this car. BTW, its a good thing that they have worked on the safety of the passengers.

BenBoston (870)
Posted on
03.11.2011 @ 16:53
Daimler has spoiled the name of S class and steroids. Maybach is such a failure even from the start because of the uniqueness on the design.

albe_winston (1250)
Posted on
02.7.2011 @ 23:04
Look so ordinary! And everything about it.

jay_walker (959)
Posted on
02.7.2011 @ 22:34
Does it mean that this is the contrary of the 62S? Since it doesn’t have the S?hehe. Maybe not so special!No wonder!

adam_valentine (766)
Posted on
12.13.2010 @ 23:33
Every visible hard surface is hand-rubbed to a deep luster, every soft surface is creamy leather, and everything that moves does so silently and precisely.

Euginewoods (556)
Posted on
12.13.2010 @ 23:13
Once again Daimler’s over-the-top full-boat luxury ride is available in this relatively short-wheelbase version for owners who might want to do the driving themselves.

dan_denisson (160)
Posted on
07.28.2010 @ 18:33
With this, No doubt that Maybach could be line up with Bentley, Aston-Martin and Rolls-Royce.

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uberblast PXR5 (6682) - Posted on 05.24.2006
I am a professional driver / chauffeur. I have had the unique opportunity to test drive for a " hi end cilent " the Maybach " 57 " . Around the same time I also drove the " New " Rolls Royce " Phantom " and the ’ New " Bentley, " Flying Spur ". I was very impressed with the Maybach, it is a sheer pleasure to drive or be driven in. What I was very pleased with, and my cilent was that the vehicle is a " sleeper ", meaning that unless you know the car and or you got a close look at it, you wouldn’t know the car, unlike the Phantom. When I drove the Phantom, I felt like a " movie star " almost everone who saw the car coming down the street, either yelled, screamed, pointed or looked, my cilent was not impressed with the publicity, at all. The only challenge the faced my cilent was that he couldn’t get his head around the 12 cylinder engine. The Bentley " Flying Spur " was also quite " spectacular " but once again I was faced with the 12 cylinder. At this time my cilent has settled for a 2007 LWD Jaguar, a far cry from the cars stated above, but he is pleased. We are currently looking at and test driving a couple of Bentley Arnages, years 2001 to 2004. This weekend I will be driving a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 111, which is always a great treat. www.rgcollection.ca

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Year:2002
Transmission:5-Speed Automatic
Horsepower @ RPM:550@5250
Torque @ RPM:2300
Displacement:5500 L
Curb Weight:6244 lbs.
0-60 time:5.4 sec.
Top Speed:155.4 mph


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