The Maybach 57 and 62 were
the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since
the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler. They are derived
from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented
at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan). DaimlerChrysler attempted
to buy the Rolls-Royce car/Bentley marque when Vickers
offered the company up for sale. When this attempt failed
(they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively)
they introduced the Maybach cae as a direct challenger
in 2002. Both models are variants of the same ultra-luxurious
automobile. The model numbers reflect the respective
lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is
more likely to be owner-driven while the longer 62 is
designed with a chauffeur in mind. The engine is a Mercedes-sourced
5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp.
