| Maybach-Manufaktur | |
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| Type | Division of Daimler AG |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Founder | Wilhelm Maybach |
| Headquarters | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Products | Ultra-Luxury Automobiles |
| Parent | Daimler AG |
Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH (IPA: [ˈmaɪ.bax]) (founded 1909) is a German luxury car manufacturer. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome Wilhelm Maybach ˈmaibax ( February 9, 1846 &ndash December 29, 1929) was an early German engine designer and industrialist Stuttgart (ˈʃtʊtgaɐ̯t is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles In Marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a Market that might satisfy a want or need Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury &mdash that which is beyond strict necessity &mdash in exchange for increased cost to the buyer A holding company is a company that owns part all or a majority of other companies' outstanding Stock. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and It was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach with his son Karl Maybach as director. Wilhelm Maybach ˈmaibax ( February 9, 1846 &ndash December 29, 1929) was an early German engine designer and industrialist The company was originally a subsidiary of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin/GmbH and was itself known as "Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH" (literally Airship Engine Company) until 1918. A Zeppelin is a type of Rigid airship pioneered by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century based on designs he had outlined Today, the brand is owned by Daimler AG and based in Stuttgart. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and Stuttgart (ˈʃtʊtgaɐ̯t is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.
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1909-1940: Early history
Maybach has historic roots through the involvement of Wilhelm Maybach, who was the technical director of the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft ( Daimler Motor Company, DMG was a German Engine and later Automobile manufacturer in operation from 1890 The company originally developed and manufactured diesel and gas engines for Zeppelins, and then rail cars. A Zeppelin is a type of Rigid airship pioneered by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century based on designs he had outlined
The company first built an experimental car in 1919, with the first car with the first production model introduced two years later at the Berlin Motor Show. Between 1921 and 1940, the company produced various classic opulent vehicles. The company also continued to build heavy duty diesel engines for marine and rail purposes.
Maybach contributed to the German war effort in World War II by producing the engines for the formidable Panther and Tiger tank. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Panther ( was a Tank fielded by Germany in World War II that served from mid-1943 to the end of the European war in 1945 After the war, the factory performed some repair work, but automotive production was never restarted, and some 20 years later, its operations were merged into the Daimler AG mainline operations. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and
1997-Present: Revival
In 1997, Mercedes-Benz presented at the Tokyo Motorshow an ultra-luxury concept car under the name Mercedes-Benz Maybach (V12, 5987 cc, 550 hp). The concept was quite successful and Mercedes-Benz decided to develop it. Mercedes, however, made the decision to market the car under the sole brand Maybach.
Maybach was therefore revived as a brand in the early 2000s, with the production of the new model in two sizes — the Maybach 57 and the Maybach 62 (the numbers are equal to the lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the longer 62 allows rear occupants to recline fully in their seats[1]). The Maybach 57 ( Chassis no W240 and 62 (chassis no V240 were the first Automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International The prices range from €231,000($346,500) to €300,000($460,000). In 2005, the new 57S was added, sporting a more powerful engine (6. 0L V12 bi-turbo), producing 604 bhp (450 kW) and 737 lb·ft (999 N·m) of torque) and cosmetic touches that provides a sporty image. Twin-turbo refers to a turbocharged engine on which two turbochargers compress the intake charge
When customers decide to order a Maybach they can go to Sindelfingen, the marque’s headquarters, (or meet over a video conference centre at a dealer in their own country) to specify every and any detail they desire. Sindelfingen is a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. A videoconference (also known as a videoteleconference) is a set of interactive Telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact Many customers will personalise their cars with their initials or coats of arms. Maybach executives liken the experience to ordering a custom-built yacht or a personalized jet aircraft. Also, with a hand-crafted finish quality, and over two million equipment option combinations available, it is unlikely that two identical cars will ever leave the factory.
The Maybach's main competitor is the Rolls-Royce Phantom. See also Rolls-Royce Phantom for other models sharing this name The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a British saloon Automobile Given that most Maybach owners are chauffeured, owners especially appreciate the Maybach's highly adjustable rear seats with seat warmers, seat coolers, and massage features, none of which can be found in the Rolls Royce.
Models
Pre-war
- 1919 Maybach W1: Test car based on a Mercedes chassis
- 1921 Maybach W3: First Maybach, shown at Berlin Motor Show. Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Featured a 70 hp (52 kW) 5. 7L inline six.
- 1926 Maybach W5: 7L inline six, 120 hp (89 kW)
- 1929 Maybach 12: V12 precursor to DS7/8
- 1930 Maybach DSH: Doppel-Sechs-Halbe ("half a twelve cylinder") 1930-37
- 1930 Maybach DS7 Zeppelin: 7L V12, 150 hp (112 kW)
- 1931 Maybach W6: Same engine as W5, longer wheelbase. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. Usually found in 4- and 6- cylinder configurations the straight engine (often designated Inline engines is an Internal-combustion engine with all cylinders A V engine is a common configuration for an Internal combustion engine. 1931-33
- 1931 Maybach DS8 Zeppelin: 8L V12, 200 hp (150 kW)
- 1934 Maybach W6 DSG: Featuring a twin overdrive transmission system.
- 1935 Maybach SW35: 3. 5L 140 hp (104 kW) I6
- 1936 Maybach SW38: 3. 8L 140 hp (104 kW) I6
- 1939 Maybach SW42: 4. 2L 140 hp (104 kW) I6
- 1945 Maybach JW61: 3. 8L 145 hp (108 kW) I6
W2 were the 5. 7L inline six engines built for and ordered by Spyker. Spyker was a Dutch car manufacturer started in 1880 by coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker but to be able to market the brand better in foreign countries in Not all were purchased, and Karl had to build cars featuring the engines to offset costs.
Around 1800 Maybachs were built before WW2.
Post-revival
- 2002 Maybach 57 and 62
- 2005 Maybach Exelero (prototype shown at the IAA in Frankfurt)
- 2005 Maybach 57S (the S standing for Special rather than Sport)
- 2006 Maybach 62S
- 2007 Maybach 62 Landaulet (prototype)
Future models
Three new models are expected, a 4-seat coupe derived from the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, an ultra-luxury crossover SUV derived from the GL-Class, and a smaller sedan, which would be sold for $250,000. A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a concourse of elegance) is a competition among Automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their The Maybach 57 ( Chassis no W240 and 62 (chassis no V240 were the first Automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance Sports car designed and built by German Luxury car manufacturer Maybach, and presented in May 2005 The Maybach 57 ( Chassis no W240 and 62 (chassis no V240 were the first Automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's The Maybach 57 ( Chassis no W240 and 62 (chassis no V240 were the first Automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's The Maybach 57 ( Chassis no W240 and 62 (chassis no V240 were the first Automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ( Code name X164) is a Daimler AG full-size SUV built by the German Automaker Recently, they announced that they will launch a Landaulet convertible like the Maybachs of old and this will be first shown in Dubai[2]
See also
External links
- Maybach Manufaktur
- A biography of Wilhelm Maybach (in German)
- Technical information about Maybach engines in the Tiger I tank
- Maybach Owner´s Club
Reviews
- Times Online: Maybach 62 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Edmunds: Review of Maybach 57 2005
- Maybach Information - Standard Maybach Features
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