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MAYBACH Typ W5 27/120 HP (Open Body) 1926-1928 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1926, 1927, 1928

MAYBACH Typ W5 27/120 HP (Open Body) 1926-1928 7 Photos
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By 1926, Maybach was already a recognized premium car manufacturer, and the W5 was the ultimate luxurious product for the German brand.

While its main competitor, Mercedes-Benz, offered plenty of vehicles in various shapes and sizes, Maybach tried to keep up with it and offered a convertible version for the W5. Unfortunately for the carmaker, it didn't have the same production capacity as its Stuttgart-based competitor and, moreover, couldn't sell at lower prices. In addition, the three-pointed-star brand still had the advantage of a better chassis.

The W5 featured a short overhang protected by a narrow bumper mounted directly on the chassis in front of the leaf springs. For the cabin, the carmaker installed a flat, vertical windshield with a pair of wipers mounted at the top. For better wind protection, Maybach added a set of windows at the sides for the front passengers. The rear occupants, on the other hand, were exposed to elements when the top was down. Maybach also thought about it and created side window panels that were mounted on the rear doors, although that solution worked only when the top was up.

Inside, there was plenty of room in the back, thanks to the bench mounted above the rear axle. The driver benefited from a wooden dashboard and center-mounted dials encircled in chromed trims. As usual, at this level, the upholstery was made from genuine leather and offered a high level of comfort. The retractable canvas top could have been folded down behind the rear seats.

The engine was an inline-six powerplant with two camshafts. Even though it provided 50 more ponies than the W3, due to the increased mass of the vehicle, it was just slightly faster than the W3 model, and one of the reasons was the two-speed transmission.

MAYBACH Typ W5 27/120 HP (Open Body) 1926, 1927, 1928
  1 gasoline engine
  • 7.0

MAYBACH Typ W5 27/120 HP (Open Body)
7.0

ENGINE SPECS - 7.0
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:6991.7 cm3
Power:88 KW @ 2400 RPM
120 HP @ 2400 RPM
118 BHP @ 2400 RPM
Torque:308 lb-ft @ 1200 RPM
417 Nm @ 1200 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:71 mph (114 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Sequential, 3 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:33 X 6.75
DIMENSIONS
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:144.1 in (3660 mm)
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