Friday, May 23, 2008

The Maybach Landaulet


Today, the 2009 Landaulet is revealed by Maybach, which is the world’s most exclusive open-top luxury saloon. The new Landaulet, which was first revealed as a concept in November 2007, will go on sale in autumn 2008 at a price of EUR 900,000 (or US$ 1.35 million). Powered by an uprated V12 engine, the 2009 Landaulet is developed for the Maybach 57 S and the Maybach 62 S. the V12 engine develops 612 hp from a displacement of 5980 cc and that is because of the twin turbochargers.

The Maybach Landaulet is based on the Maybach 62 S that can assert to be the world’s most powerful series-produced chauffeured saloon. The rear roof module was removed by the Maybach technicians in order to afford passengers an unobstructed view of the sky above. An integral tubular steel structure invisibly reinforces the side walls. The generously dimensioned doors and the complete interior with reclining seats remain unchanged as these measures have not altered the silhouette of the luxury saloon.

The Press releases that a fifth model is added to the line-up of the tradition-laden Maybach luxury brand. The legend of the classic luxury landaulets is resurrected on the new Maybach Landaulet, which features only the chauffeur’s area, is closed. Leaving no obstructions between them and the blue sky above an extra-large folding roof opens up over the pampered rear-seat passengers when required. A majestic open-air experience currently unrivalled by any other automobile is offered by the Maybach Landaulet. This exceptional vehicle also features the ultimate in comfort and technological sophistication and as such sets the new standard for the world’s most exclusive luxury vehicles that boasts a certain romantic quality and allows its passengers the opportunity to savor closeness to nature.

Maybach revived the aura of the grand carriages of days gone by with its Landaulet study in November 2007. The overwhelming response from the public to this masterpiece is one of the things that encouraged Maybach to decide to offer the hand-built Landaulet based exclusively on the customer’s own specifications. In the Manufaktur workshops in Sindelfingenover, a limited number of vehicles will be built in a restricted period. The finest materials are meticulously handcrafted by selected craftsmen in order to meet the exacting requirements of the customers, just the same as what would be expected by the discerning Maybach clientele. An analysis of 531 U.S.millionaires recently voted Maybach the most prestigious luxury automobile brand according to the latest Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI).

The Maybach Landaulet is a work of art of automotive engineering and comes with its very own exciting yet famous, genuine style. The passengers in the rear with its optional contrasting colour scheme enjoy their place in the sun while the chauffeur’s workplace is appointed with high-grade, smooth black leather and trim elements in glossy piano lacquer. They travel on luxurious lying back on their seats upholstered in exquisite Grand Nappa leather in an atmosphere of maximum luxury and wonderful style.

The black soft-top of the Landaulet rests on the roof frame formed by the longitudinal roof arches and is wind- and weather-proof when closed. The chauffeur operates a switch in the centre console when requested by the passengers. The electro-hydraulic system then opens the roof fully automatically; together with its integral rear windscreen made of safety glass, the top is folded and gently laid onto the parcel shelf in the rear.

With a fine leather tonneau cover, the chauffeur is able to enclose the folded roof that both conceals the roof mechanism from view and completes the overall picture of excellent elegance. The tonneau cover ensures consistent styling and creates a harmonious link with the exterior because it comes in the same colour as the interior of the rear compartment. A logo is embroidered onto the cover, where it is visible to following traffic, reading "Maybach Landaulet" in the colour specified by the customer.



To be continued...

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