Xenatec Officially Introduces Maybach 57S Coupe, Priced Close to $1 Million

Remember Xenatec, the German coachbuilders who took the overblown Maybach 57 S and massaged it into a svelte looking two door coupe? We now have some pictures of the production model, including a first look at the interior.

Just 100 units of the Xenatec Coupe will be built, with the high asking price of €675,000 (US$923,198) before taxes. And that's even before you add taxes or options. It was designed by Fredrik Burchhardt, who created Maybach's retro-modern Excelero concept back in 2005.

Though the drivetrain remains the same with the four-door Maybach, the bodywork has been significantly reworked. New doors and side panels have been crafted, along with a lowered roofline with more steeply raked front and rear glass. The fenders and bumpers are also new. Another change is the rear track, which has been extended by 20 mm.

The cars will be hand built in Weinsberg, Germany by Karosserie Manufaktur Weinsberg to individual customer specifications. Xenatec enlisted the expertise of armored limousine builders ThyssenKrupp Drauz Nothelfer during the design and engineering stages of the Coupe's development, and worked closely with Maybach also (who no doubt provide the base cars).

The personalization options for the Xenatec Coupe are described as "endless". Most of the options available on the 57 S will be available to Coupe customers, including the full length panoramic glass roof. 21-inch wheels are also available, replacing the standard 21-inchers.

The only question now is, "Will people buy it?" Considering how buyers have clamored over other specialist cars, such as the Ferrari SA Aperta, the answer can only be, "Yes".

By Tristan Hankins

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Maybach 57S Coupe

This year on roads will appear a coupe constructed on base Maybach. To assemble this model plans German company Xenatec Group. In company Xenatec Group says that they wish to construct about such 100 cars which will be called simply – Maybach 57S Coupe.

From the technical point of view a coupe practically will not differ from a sedan. This car will receive the same 6,0-litre motor with a turbo-supercharging which gives out 612 h.p. and 1000 Nm. The suspender will undergo to minor alterations, however, it is not necessary to wait for cardinal modernisation. The main thrust block, certainly, will make on new appearance of the car. The coupe will differ from a sedan not only absence of rear doors.

At a rough guess, the coupe on the basis of Maybach will cost about 650 000 euros. It is a factory price which does not consider taxes, cost of delivery and the dealer margin. According to heads Xenatec Group, the Near East, China, USA and Russia will be the main commodity markets of a new coupe.

In Beijing debuted updated Maybach 57

In Beijing debuted updated sedan Maybach 57. Changes first of all have concerned appearance. Front plumage and head optics became others, radiator grill now more massive. Some changes in optional menu appears. So, for example, as the additional equipment is offered the multimedia system in which works mantle system of the circular review. The image from it can be deduced both on the front display, and on the rear.

Standard version Maybach57 is possible to equip with an adjustable rear seat which was accessible earlier only on long-wheelbase version Maybach 62. Both versions are still set in motion 550-strong turbo V12. And here the motor more powerful S at the best profitability and ecological compatibility instead of 612 develops now 630 h.p.

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The engineers at Exelero have built a truly cool amazing supercar. The Maybach Exelero is a one-of-a kind handbuilt 700 horsepower monster. The Exelero was originally commission by the Fulga Tire Company, who wanted to build a car of vast size and capability to prove they could make extra large low profile tires that could carry 6000 lbs and go 200 mph. The final cost was a cool 8 million dollars. This cool car is 19 feet long, has 23 inch wheels and a gas mileage of 2.5 mpg at full throttle.

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The worldwide reaction to the Maybach Exelero car has been so strong that Mercedes executives admitted they are considering a Maybach 2 seater sports car....now that would be cool!