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Segment: Luxury
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

MAYBACH 57 Zeppelin 2009-2012 5 Photos
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In 2002, the brand Maybach returned to the car industry.

The former ultra-luxury vehicle was back on the market aiming directly to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, but with more technology displayed.

In 2009, the German car-maker introduced a new version for its already known Maybach 57 model: the 57 Zeppelin. It was a tribute for the former air-ship glory that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean, equipped with Maybach engines. It was the most luxurious way to travel in the world.

Traditionally, most of the Maybach vehicles were built by independent coachbuilders based on a Maybach chassis. 80% of the pre-WWII Maybach cars didn't feature a Maybach bodywork. But the economy had changed and the Maybach 57 was built by Mercedes-Benz. From the outside, the 2009 57 Zeppelin model featured a two-tone paint. The beltline was painted right through to the background of the headlamp assemblies in the Rocky Mountains light brown, in contrast to the Taiga black finish used for the rest of the vehicle body. By special order, the customers could choose whatever color they wished.

Inside, the Maybach 57 featured the most luxurious cabin offered in a passenger car. For the arrangement of the interior, Maybach customers could choose between six grand Nappa leather colors and piano-black wood trim. The door panels were engraved with the “ZEPPELIN” word. A special fragrance was designed for the interior, which was sent through the ventilation system.

The engine was a 6.0-liter V12 with three valves per cylinder and bi-turbocharged was a carryover from the Maybach 57S. It delivered 640 hp to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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MAYBACH 57 Zeppelin 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  1 gasoline engine
  • 6.0 V12 Biturbo 5AT (640 HP)

MAYBACH 57 Zeppelin
6.0 V12 Biturbo 5AT (640 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0 V12 Biturbo 5AT (640 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5980 cm3
Power:471 KW @ 4800-5100 RPM
640 HP @ 4800-5100 RPM
632 BHP @ 4800-5100 RPM
Torque:738 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 RPM
1001 Nm @ 2000-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:172 mph (277 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:275/45 R20
DIMENSIONS
Length:225.5 in (5728 mm)
Width:77.9 in (1979 mm)
Height:61.9 in (1572 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.9/66.7 in (1,674/1,694 mm)
Wheelbase:133.4 in (3388 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.3 cuFT (603 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:6029 lbs (2735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:7187 lbs (3260 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.5 mpg US (24.8 L/100Km)
Highway:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Combined:14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:390 g/km
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