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Wednesday 11 July 2007

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTERDaimlerChrysler’s ultra-luxury brand Maybach, suffering from poor sales and a limited lineup, could expand its range with rumored convertible and SUV models in an effort to increase profitability. Though chances of a high-end SUV are slim, the likelihood of a convertible model based on the current 57 limo is high considering that sister-brand Mercedes-Benz has confirmed production of its own four-door luxury drop-top.
Sharing its underpinnings with the Maybach 57, the new cabrio will seat up to four passengers and is expected to be produced in a limited run of just 25 to 50 cars. UK’s Car reports that each model will be made to special order with the first deliveries likely to kick-in late next year.
The car will be differentiated from its sedan sibling thanks to a new grille, lights and bumpers, and it will likely feature an electrically operated soft-top as a folding metal roof would be too heavy and complex in a vehicle this size.
Maybach’s annual production stood at just 280 cars last year, a smidgen compared to its main rivals Bentley and Rolls-Royce, whose production levels range into the thousands. The story gets worse because both competitors are preparing new or updated models, which means Maybach will have to really kick it up a gear.

Nice, but really needs to look like the Excelero concept instead of a topless Maybach 62.

Gosh! ....is Maybach still going?

Yeah they are... just not sure where exactly..

Damn it sure took long enough for someone to respond to this thread! This thing is FUGLY!! Drophead for me!

New grille, lights and bumpers... sounds like finally we have something fresh from Maybach. My guess is it won't be Excellero fresh.. but fresh nonetheless.
As for the metal roof being too heavy...ummm... I'm sure weight is a REAL issue with a car of such size (sarcasm ofcourse).