Maybach Zeppelin

Maybach Zeppelin

Manufacturer	Maybach
Production	1928-1934
Assembly	Stuttgart, Germany
Class	Full-size car
Body style	4-door convertible 2-door convertible 4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Wheelbase	147 in (3,734 mm)

The Maybach Zeppelin was the top Maybach model from 1928 to 1934.^[1] Named for the company's famous production of zeppelin engines prior to and during World War I, it was an enormous luxury vehicle which weighed approximately 6600 lb.

DS7

The DS7 version featured a 7.0 L (7000 cc, 427 cubic inches) V12 engine that produced 150 horsepower. It was available from 1928 to 1930.

DS8

Replacing the DS7 in 1930 was the DS8. It sported an 8.0 L (7977 cc, 486 cubic inches) V12 which made 200 horsepower at a fairly low 3200 rpm, putting the DS8 among the most powerful production cars in the world at the time. Depending on the weight of the coachwork, a top speed of 106 mph was possible.^[2]

Revival

When Maybach was revived as a brand by DaimlerChrysler, old Maybachs, particularly the opulent 8-litre Zeppelin, saw new popularity as part of a marketing effort which sought to link the current brand with the heritage of the original car company.^[3] This resurrecting of the classic name resulted in increased visibility and popularity of well-restored or preserved Maybachs.^[4]

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References

1. ^ http://www.histomobile.com/1/Maybach/1928/Zeppelin_%28DS7_-_DS8%29_.htm?lan=1
2. ^ http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-Maybach-Zeppelin-DS8.htm
3. ^ http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/0304ec_maybach_ds8_zeppelin/index.html
4. ^ http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9099/Maybach-Zeppelin-DS-8.aspx