New Maybach 57 S In Detail

Press Release

Engine and Chassis

Sheer dynamism thanks to 6-litre V12 biturbo powerplant

·         Uprated twelve-cylinder engine with 450 kW/612 hp

·         Impressive torque: 1000 Nm (electronically limited)

·         Hand-built in the Mercedes-AMG engine "Manufaktur"

·         Dynamic, safe and assured - the modified suspension

The new, uprated V12 engine which the Maybach engineers have enhanced in cooperation with the experts from Mercedes-AMG gives the Maybach 57 S high-performance luxury saloon breathtaking acceleration and outstanding driving dynamics. Thanks to biturbo technology and an air/water intercooler, the 5980 cc V12 engine develops a maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp which it is able to maintain from 4800 to 5100  rpm, while the impressive maximum torque of 1000 newton metres is available from 2000 to 4000 rpm. As the engine data indicates, the Maybach 57 S offers a whole new dimension of performance: acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes 5.0 seconds.

Innovative engine technology

A combination of cutting-edge technology and a whole host of well-thought-out details developed by the Mercedes-AMG specialists forms the basis for the outstanding performance of the Maybach 57 S. The forged pistons, for example, which are made from a special material which is extremely resistant to temperature and pressure, have an oil-spray cooling system with a separate individual nozzle for each piston. A particularly powerful oil pump and a large oil cooler ensure that all lubrication points are supplied with oil – even in highly demanding conditions. The housings of the compressor and turbine in both turbochargers as well as the turbine and compressor wheels are designed for a maximum charge pressure of 1.5 bar.

Special low-temperature radiator for high power output

The highly efficient intercooler in the Maybach 57 S uses the principle of the air/water heat exchanger for particularly effective cooling of the intake air (which has been compressed by the turbochargers) before it enters the combustion chambers. The large surface of the low-temperature radiator ensures that sufficient cooling power is available, even when the engine is operating at full load. As a result, the driver of the Maybach 57 S can count on high power and torque output under all operating conditions and regardless of the outside temperature.

The "Manufaktur" concept at Mercedes-AMG

In keeping with the Maybach "Manufaktur" concept, the twelve-cylinder biturbo engine is assembled by hand at the Mercedes-AMG engine manufacturing facility. Nothing symbolises the "one man, one engine" philosophy more clearly than the characteristic engine plate which is attached to the cover of the V12 biturbo in the Maybach 57 S and which bears the signature of the specialist who assembled the unit – a signature which vouches for the care lavished on the engine and the quality of the workmanship.

Modified suspension for a safe and dynamic driving experience

The Maybach engineers have taken numerous measures to optimise the suspension of the 57 S in line with its enhanced performance in order to ensure that the impressive power output can be put down on the road smoothly and safely at all times. Modified front and rear stabiliser bars are used to reduce roll when the saloon corners at speed. Furthermore, the vehicle's handling dynamics have been enhanced by lowering the suspension by 15 mm. The Adaptive Damping System ADS II and the semi-active air suspension have been adjusted accordingly for a somewhat sportier response.

Specially developed 20-inch eleven-spoke light-alloy wheels

The Michelin Pilot Sport tyres (size: 275/45 R 20) are matched perfectly to the revised suspension. These high-performance tyres are fitted on 8.5 J x 20 eleven-spoke light-alloy wheels which were specially developed for them, permitting higher maximum levels of longitudinal and lateral acceleration while also enhancing the handling characteristics even further. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and the acceleration skid control (ASR) system have been reconfigured and optimised to take account of the higher forces involved. Enhanced ventilation of the brake system improves braking performance and resistance to fading even further under all operating conditions. These measures ensure that the Maybach 57 S always offers the optimum degree of active safety.

In modifying and retuning the suspension of the 57 S, the Maybach developers have succeeded in perfectly reconciling apparently contradictory requirements: the high-performance luxury saloon is capable of putting down the power demanded by the driver safely and confidently while maintaining the high level of ride comfort which is typical of the brand and which characterises a Maybach vehicle.