Maybach 57S
What happens when AMG gets their hands on the Maybach? Power goes up, obviously! The Maybach 57S has an AMG tuned twin-turbocharged 6.0L V12 producing 450 kW (612 hp) and 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. What's amazing is that the torque is electronically limited to that level. That's unheard of. Does this imply that there really is such a thing as too much torque? I would've never thought.
The Maybach 57S will weigh in at a monstrous 5852 lbs! That's almost the weight of 2 standard Honda sedans, or another way to look at it, is weight just under the humongous GMC Yukon XL 2500 SUV. It can accelerate all that mass from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 5 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard Mayback 57. Also, unlike the Maybach 57 which has its speed limited at 155 mph, the Maybach 57S has a top speed of 170 mph.
The Maybach 57S will have some aesthetic improvements to distinguish it from the standard Maybach 57. After all, the S in 57S stands for special. It will roll on 20 inch wheels, and its muffler will have sleeker integrated pipes. In addition, it'll come with a unique monochrome paint job.
For more information refer to gizmag or AutoWeek.
Published on February 23, 2005
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