'16 Maybach S600
July 28, 2015
Instant zillionaires are not the target for the Maybach S600. Designers focused instead on the needs of wealthy business people in traffic-choked China. Clients can be entertained and deals celebrated with a glass of fancy champagne without having to step out of the car. And sales are strong. (See related story: [email protected]
'16 Maybach S600
Vehicle type | 4-door, 4-passenger rear-wheel-drive car |
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Engine | 6.0L all-aluminum DOHC V-12 |
Power (SAE net) | 523 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
Torque | 612-lb.-ft. (830 Nm) @ 1,900 rpm |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 82.6 x 93 |
Transmission | 7-speed auto |
Wheelbase | 132.5 ins. (3,366 mm) |
Overall length | 214.7 ins. (5,453mm) |
Overall width | 83.9 ins. (2,283 mm) |
Overall height | 59.0 ins. (1,499 mm) |
Curb weight | 5,269 lbs. (2,390 kg) |
Base price | $189,350 not incl. $925 destination and handling fee |
Fuel economy | 13/20 mpg (18.0-11.8 L/100 km) city/highway |
Competition | Bentley Mulsanne, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II |
Pros | Cons |
Ultra-quiet cabin | Requires Chauffeur |
Lavish rear seating | Long and heavy |
Great S-Class platform | Ho-hum exterior styling |
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