Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Unveiled At 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show

By Ajinkya

Mercedes-Maybach had earlier this week announced that it would be launching an all new S-Class. They have globally unveiled the stretched out S-Class at Los Angeles Auto Show any Guangzhou Auto Show. The unveil was held in China and United States almost simultaneously.

The German manufacturer claims this Maybach S-Class will be propelled by a V8 4.6-litre engine. The S500 will produce 448.59 horsepower, along with 700 Nm of peak torque. There is a second engine option on offer by Mercedes-Maybach.

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Mercedes-Maybach will provide their S600 with a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The S500 will sport the first 9-speed auto for a luxury sedan, in the form of 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. Mercedes-Maybach has restricted its S-Class to a top speed of 250 km/h. The vehicle can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a matter of five seconds flat.

The second engine option will be in their S600 model. It will be powered by a V12 6.0-litre engine. The engineers have been able to extract 533.53 horsepower, along with 830 Nm of peak torque. Mercedes-Maybach claim that this is the World's Quietest Production Saloon Car ever built.

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Ola Kallenius, member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars responsible for sales, expressed, "The history of prestige vehicles made by Daimler extends back to the earliest days of the motor car. We have now commenced a new chapter with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class."

Mercedes-Maybach has increased the wheelbase of the S-Class by 20 mm. The limousine styled vehicle will be packed with creature comforts. It will also offer individual seats for rear seat occupants as standard equipment.

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The manufacturer has not revealed pricing of their Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Price will be revealed closer to launch in February of 2015. A 4MATIC AWD S-Class will also be introduced at a later date.

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Article Published On: Friday, November 21, 2014, 11:00 [IST]
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