Press Release
Exterior and Interior
The epitome of dynamic elegance
- High-end dynamics and exclusive luxury in perfect harmony
- Exterior visual cues emphasize high-performance character
- Carbon and piano lacquer set the tone for the interior
The designers of the newly developed Maybach 57 S have used additional visual cues to reflect the car's outstanding dynamic capabilities. Even when the vehicle is stationary, the exclusive monochrome colour scheme and the striking, yet discreet and tasteful modifications provide unmistakable hints of the performance which the 57 S is capable of delivering. A look into the redesigned interior reveals an exquisite mix of materials, an aesthetically rewarding combination of colours and the characteristically perfect fit and finish which epitomise the highly quality-conscious outlook and unique craftsmanship of the Maybach "Manufaktur". The new Maybach 57 S serves as an object lesson in how high-end dynamic characteristics and superbly luxurious passenger accommodation can coexist in perfect harmony.
Sheer dynamism: Monochrome colour scheme and 20-inch wheels
Numerous modifications and new styling features add visual highlights which meet the high design standards of the Maybach brand. The special position which the 57 S occupies in the product range of the Sindelfingen-based luxury automaker is signalled by the exclusive monochrome colour scheme used for the exterior. The two special paint finishes, available in silver or black, add to the dynamic presence of the new high-performance saloon. This aspect of the new model's character is reinforced further when a side view of the car reveals its 20-inch eleven-spoke light-alloy wheels, which were specially developed for the Maybach 57 S, and the dark tinted glass of the rear side windows and rear window (not in US market).
New face: radiator grille with twin louvers
The view of the front is dominated by the redesigned radiator grille. Although it is deliberately designed to echo closely the familiar Maybach design, the combination of the twin louvres and the use of a body-colour headlamp background gives the 57 S a distinctive face of its own. Fog lamps with a new chrome surround complete the brilliant and aesthetically convincing impression created by the front of the vehicle.
A redesigned rear apron is the dominant feature at the rear. It displays the two clearly visible chromed exhaust tailpipes at left and right to their best advantage by integrating them into the vehicle's lines. Furthermore, the boot lid features the legends "Maybach" and "57 S" – the latter model designation also appearing on the front wings below the A-pillar.
The overall image projected by the dynamically styled Maybach 57 S is a harmonious one – that of an exclusive luxury saloon which combines the highest quality and technical perfection with a particularly lively character and impressive performance.
Fine art: choice mix of materials features carbon and piano lacquer
The equally distinctive interior of the Maybach 57 S has its own special atmosphere. This is largely due to the use of components finished in piano lacquer or made from carbon rather than the fine woods which traditionally set the tone for the interior of Maybach saloons. Nowhere can the painstaking care with which these materials are crafted be seen more clearly than in the centre console: the innovative combination of piano lacquer and carbon elements lends the interior an extra sense of power and energy which provides visual reinforcement of the vehicle's impressive performance. As an alternative to the carbon components, Maybach customers can choose another new interior format featuring poplar wood in the colour anthracite. Also designed to harmonise perfectly with this colour scheme are the new leather appointments which are available in black or black and white and feature contrasting piped edging for an extra sporty touch. They are complemented by the selector lever knob finished in the interior appointments colour and the steering wheel covered in black, partially perforated leather. Both the instrument cluster and the ceiling instrument unit in the 57 S are calibrated to show speeds up to 320 km/h. All the controls within the driver's reach and immediate field of view reflect the tasteful overall design concept and the perfectly proportioned and driver-focused layout of the cockpit in the Maybach 57 S.
New rear passenger compartment reconciles top comfort with high speed
The interior of the rear passenger compartment of the Maybach 57 S has also been thoroughly reworked: the styling of the head restraints has been matched to the contemporary interior design concept while their ergonomic shape ensures that occupants can relax completely and enjoy typically high standards of Maybach comfort even on long journeys at high speeds. A non-transparent curtain which is available for the large, dark-tinted rear window offers additional privacy and provides a pleasantly subdued lighting effect even in daylight. The seat bases are trimmed in leather all round, underlining the dynamic character of the high-performance saloon.
The Maybach designers have paid particular attention to redesigning the roof lining and the side interior trim in the 57 S. Finished in anthracite-coloured Alcantara in order to match the interior colour scheme, these elements add further emphasis to the dynamic and elegant atmosphere while bringing out the ceiling instruments with their black piano lacquer surround to great effect.
Impressive in their own right, the choice leather, the particularly high-quality materials and the perfect craftsmanship which characterise the interior of the Maybach 57 S also testify to the Maybach Manufaktur's refusal to compromise where the high standards associated with the brand name are concerned.
