Geneva 2008: Maybach Landaulet

Overheat · March 7th, 2008, 03:05 AM

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The opulent Landaulet is a Maybach for sun-seekers. A version of the 62 S saloon with a huge folding roof, it has to be the ultimate luxury convertible. First seen at the Dubai Motor Show last autumn, the Landaulet will be available to special bespoke-build order with prices from €900,000.

Designed as a chauffeur-driven vehicle, only the front compartment has a fixed hard-top roof. The folding section is fully powered and near-silent, with a tubular steel structure and neat leather tonneau cover, and it tucks away in less than 20 seconds.

The Geneva show car is finished with white leather massaging, reclining seats and piano black trim with granite inserts, but virtually any colour combination or material can be specified. There are larger head restraints than in the saloon, to help reduce wind turbulence, plus an automatic wind deflector.

The climate control system can be controlled from the rear compartment, and there is a powered laminated panel and intercom system to communicate with the driver. Between the rear seats are storage compartments and a console with DVD player, CD autochanger, cooler compartment and securely-gripped silver champagne flutes. Buyers can request no end of comforts, conveniences and luxuries - from monogrammed or laser-etched upholstery to gold keys, 24-carat gold trim details, a mobile office system and a compass indicating the direction of Mecca at all times.

Pulling all this along is a version of the Maybach twin-turbo V12 giving 612bhp and 738lb ft, and the whole thing rides on air suspension with adaptive damping. It's hardly a sports car, but the Landaulet can nonetheless do 155mph and 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds. Fuel consumption? 17.2mpg, but then if you're buying one of these, you probably own an oil well.

Aiolos · March 7th, 2008, 05:07 AM

Holy Crap, 900,000 Euros?! Buy a Veyron instead! images/smilies/blink.gif

klutch · March 7th, 2008, 06:47 AM

Landaulet or Landyacht? Whatever you call it, it looks terrible. Further proof that money can't buy taste.

watto · March 7th, 2008, 08:57 AM

That car is absolutely vulgar.

Do not want.

jensked · March 7th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Maybach should really hire someone to think about styling. Their cars are fugly!

BlaRo · March 7th, 2008, 09:49 AM

It's not only ugly as hell but it's been around since November 2007, so you can tell that they've truly hit rock bottom. The end should be here soon...

powah · March 7th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Looks the same as all new Maybachs images/smilies/yucky.gif

fbc · March 7th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Hideous - take it away before I... too late images/smilies/puke.gif

Necx0 · March 7th, 2008, 12:24 PM

The wanker in me likes it.....a lot.

But thankfully the good taste in me overrides it. Wouldn't have one nor really want one.

AiR · March 7th, 2008, 03:17 PM

What? Doing my laundry? No thanks. Laundalet? What is that?

Posmo · March 7th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Im ashamed to say i quite like it. images/smilies/mellow.gif

The colour is poor, but one in black with a tan leather interior could be a nice chauffeur car.

Armunn · March 9th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Posmo

Im ashamed to say i quite like it. images/smilies/mellow.gif

The colour is poor, but one in black with a tan leather interior could be a nice chauffeur car.

I was thinking the same, while it wouldn't be as pretty as the Phantom, it would look a lot better. White paintwork and a white interior make it very vulgar and ostentatious. Hell paint it pink with white leather and it would be better.

As it stands now, the only people that would look good in it is a black pimp in a purple velour suit, and all his hoes are standing up with their tits out. Otherwise anyone else will look like a tool

klutch · March 9th, 2008, 08:25 AM

I have a feeling it'll be popular in places like Dubai and Qatar.

Wizegui · March 9th, 2008, 09:01 AM

It's too ostentatious and vulgar for my taste...

vikiradTG2007 · March 9th, 2008, 12:15 PM

It's vulgar and it's going to be bought here by the most vulgar person in this country.

AiR · March 9th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klutch

I have a feeling it'll be popular in places like Dubai and Qatar.

Too hot there to go about with an open top

luvcars · March 12th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Its not ugly. But I could never call it attractive. A little on the pricey side images/smilies/lol.gif

tone76 · March 13th, 2008, 11:15 AM

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

I know that the Maybach is little more than a cross between an S-Class and Marlon Brando, but surely they could make it a look a little bit less like a cross between a SsangYong Chairman and a large scale model of a dog turd.

petarkb · March 13th, 2008, 04:38 PM

This is not a complaining post, so I've taken the liberty to make my letters a bit bigger.

This car only works if you're so rich that you can afford to install a machinegun on top of the driver's side, and shoot random people while powersliding.

Points gotten = (Number of people killed) X (Length Of Powerslide)

You get three tries in places of your choosing, then the points are summed. The Driver+Shooter with the biggest score wins.

It's a team game I made up, for rich people who've tried it all, and their friends.

killpanda · March 13th, 2008, 09:37 PM

It looks like some Chinese copy of a Mercedes...

March 7th, 2008, 03:05 AM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Geneva 2008: Maybach Landaulet The opulent Landaulet is a Maybach for sun-seekers. A version of the 62 S saloon with a huge folding roof, it has to be the ultimate luxury convertible. First seen at the Dubai Motor Show last autumn, the Landaulet will be available to special bespoke-build order with prices from €900,000. Designed as a chauffeur-driven vehicle, only the front compartment has a fixed hard-top roof. The folding section is fully powered and near-silent, with a tubular steel structure and neat leather tonneau cover, and it tucks away in less than 20 seconds. The Geneva show car is finished with white leather massaging, reclining seats and piano black trim with granite inserts, but virtually any colour combination or material can be specified. There are larger head restraints than in the saloon, to help reduce wind turbulence, plus an automatic wind deflector. The climate control system can be controlled from the rear compartment, and there is a powered laminated panel and intercom system to communicate with the driver. Between the rear seats are storage compartments and a console with DVD player, CD autochanger, cooler compartment and securely-gripped silver champagne flutes. Buyers can request no end of comforts, conveniences and luxuries - from monogrammed or laser-etched upholstery to gold keys, 24-carat gold trim details, a mobile office system and a compass indicating the direction of Mecca at all times. Pulling all this along is a version of the Maybach twin-turbo V12 giving 612bhp and 738lb ft, and the whole thing rides on air suspension with adaptive damping. It's hardly a sports car, but the Landaulet can nonetheless do 155mph and 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds. Fuel consumption? 17.2mpg, but then if you're buying one of these, you probably own an oil well. __________________

March 7th, 2008, 06:47 AM	#3
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 10:10 PM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,755 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 29	Landaulet or Landyacht? Whatever you call it, it looks terrible. Further proof that money can't buy taste. __________________

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: 03:36 PM Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 4,011 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 43	Maybach should really hire someone to think about styling. Their cars are fugly! __________________

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BlaRo Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 08:59 PM Location: MA Age: 21 Posts: 8,923 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 132	It's not only ugly as hell but it's been around since November 2007, so you can tell that they've truly hit rock bottom. The end should be here soon... __________________ When squids attack!

March 7th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#7
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: NZ Age: 15 Posts: 1,241 Rep Power: 13	Looks the same as all new Maybachs __________________

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Aiolos Joined: May 28th, 2007 Last Online: 11:48 PM Posts: 438 Car: 2005 Toyota Rav4 :-/ (Mom's) Rep Power: 7	Holy Crap, 900,000 Euros?! Buy a Veyron instead!

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	That car is absolutely vulgar. Do not want.

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:14 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	Hideous - take it away before I... too late __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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Necx0 Joined: Jun 21st, 2007 Last Online: 08:43 PM Location: Hobart, Tasmania Age: 22 Posts: 1,874 Car: R31 Skyline, Charade rally car Rep Power: 17	The wanker in me likes it.....a lot. But thankfully the good taste in me overrides it. Wouldn't have one nor really want one.

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AiR Joined: Dec 19th, 2005 Last Online: 05:10 PM Location: Sweden Posts: 634 Car: 07 Opel Astra Diesel Rep Power: 20	What? Doing my laundry? No thanks. Laundalet? What is that?

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Posmo Joined: Oct 5th, 2007 Last Online: 11:08 PM Location: Finland Age: 18 Posts: 574 Car: I'll look into that in a few months time. Rep Power: 15	Im ashamed to say i quite like it. The colour is poor, but one in black with a tan leather interior could be a nice chauffeur car. __________________

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klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 10:10 PM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,755 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 29	I have a feeling it'll be popular in places like Dubai and Qatar. __________________

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March 13th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#18
tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 768 Car: 2008 Mazda2 Neo, 2005 Honda Jazz VTi Rep Power: 25	I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. I know that the Maybach is little more than a cross between an S-Class and Marlon Brando, but surely they could make it a look a little bit less like a cross between a SsangYong Chairman and a large scale model of a dog turd. __________________ Does a Mazda go 'mooz-mooz' when it's in reverse?

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petarkb Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 1,140 Rep Power: 24	This is not a complaining post, so I've taken the liberty to make my letters a bit bigger. This car only works if you're so rich that you can afford to install a machinegun on top of the driver's side, and shoot random people while powersliding. Points gotten = (Number of people killed) X (Length Of Powerslide) You get three tries in places of your choosing, then the points are summed. The Driver+Shooter with the biggest score wins. It's a team game I made up, for rich people who've tried it all, and their friends. __________________ Those who do learn from history go mad while watching the same shit happen over and over again.

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killpanda Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: 11:21 PM Location: Back to France Age: 22 Posts: 769 Car: 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.8TDdi Ghia Rep Power: 24	It looks like some Chinese copy of a Mercedes... __________________ Ouh yeah !