Maybach Exelero

Maybach Exelero

Manufacturer	Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH (Daimler AG)
Production	2005, 6 unit
Class	Luxury Sport Coupe
Body style	2-door coupe
Engine	V12 twin turbo
Length	5,890 mm (231.9 in)
Width	2,140 mm (84.3 in)
Curb weight	2,660 kg (5,864 lb)

The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance sports car designed and built by German luxury car manufacturer Maybach. It was presented in May 2005 in Berlin, Germany. The 700 hp (522 kW) two-seater with a twin turbo V12 engine is a one-off design built on request for Fulda Tires.^[1] Fulda is using this car as a reference vehicle to test a new generation of wide tires. The German luxury car manufacturer created the one-off model as a modern interpretation of its legendary streamlined sportscar from the 1930s. There are various allusions to the historical predecessor, which was likewise based on a powerful Maybach automobile. In this case, the Maybach SW 38 was also used by Fulda for tire testing.

Specifications

At the Concours d'Elegance

• Length: 5.89 m (232 in)
• Width: 2.148 m (84.6 in)
• Weight: 2,660 kg (5,864 lb)
• Engine: 6.0 L twin-turbo V12 from Maybach 57 S; 700 hp (SAE) (522 kW), 1200 N·m (900 ft·lbf)
• Top speed: 351 km/h (218 mph)
• Tires: 315/25 ZR 23 Fulda Exelero
• Fuel used for top speed test: 110 octane
• Price US$8 million

References

1. ^ "Fulda Maybach Exelero". Businessweek / Gizmag. JUNE 6, 2006. http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/jun2006/bw20060606_595837.htm?chan=autos_autos+index+page_concept+cars. Retrieved 19 May 2010.