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Thank you Stormwind. I share what I can, as I've been very taken by what I come across in the history of many automotive brands and shocked about many things that are kept in the dark. It's always pleasant to share these bits of history with others, as I've done so since childhood (not that other kids cared lol).
Originally Posted by TangoRed
Thanks for the post cmk1! Always super informative.
Thanks TangoRed! I try my best to do what the automotive media and marketing departments may fail at, providing actual facts of on the creation of every automobile possible.
If I wasn't in my current profession (can't even discuss my work), I would've invested in a motoring-focused online encyclopedia (probably shouldn't give that away publicly). That would be a tricky endeavour due to various legalities, copyrights, and intellectual property limitations. I also like my free time, so I wouldn't able to stay so focused on it.
Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Is the Epitome of Three-Pointed Star Luxury
In terms of luxury and exclusivity, there will be nothing above the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman in the German automaker’s lineup.
The 6.5-meter (21.3-ft) long limousine had its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show as the second model from newly-established Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand. Described by Mercedes-Benz as a state limousine with a classic face-to-face seat configuration in the rear, the S 600 Pullman is the brand’s superlative in terms of luxury.
In the words of Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales, “the length of 6.50 meters and the wheelbase of 4.42 meters deliver an incredibly spacious interior and first-class comfort. It goes without saying that the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman also embodies the very best in exclusivity.”
The limousine’s rear compartment can accommodate four passengers who can sit facing each other. The compartment is separated by the driver’s cabin by an electrically-operated partition window featuring an 18.5-inch (47 cm) monitor located in front that can also be extended electrically.
Obviously, we don’t have enough space here to describe the Pullman’s features, so we’ll only say that it features an interior completely lined with leather and an exclusive Burmester High-End 3D Surround-Sound system, which is the most expensive surround-sound system found in an automobile.
Power for the Pullman is provided by the 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 with 530PS (523hp) and 830Nm (612 lb-ft) of peak torque available at 1,900 rpm. The new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman goes on sale at the beginning of 2016 with prices for un-armored models starting from around €500,000 or about $570,000.
Maybach hasn’t resonated with the well-heeled among us, but the folks in Stuttgart are making another run at the ultra-luxury market. And the 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 is their latest volley. As sedans go it’s as sizable and stately as a royal motorcade; appropriately it’s also the new summit of this company’s luxury lineup.
Welcome to the world of the rich and famous! On this episode of Head 2 Head, host Jonny Lieberman takes out two of the most luxurious and expensive cars on the market, the Mercedes Maybach and the Bentley Mulsanne Speed.
Lieberman looks so strange in a suit hah. The plate of grapes scene was pretty funny. Honestly you can't go wrong with either but congrats to the older Bentley.
Ever since the new Gen S-Class came out, I knew I would do everything to have it one day. So I waited for 2015 as I learned not to buy 1st model years. I "slummed" in a 2013 Camry SE and saved up some $. Patience is certainly a virtue, and I'm extremely grateful with the new possession.
So on the showroom of Prestige MB was the MOST BEAUTIFUL S-550 4-matic I laid my eyes on. Apparently, some guy special ordered this car and waited several months for it. In those months, some unfortunate circumstances happened and he could no longer afford the car. According to the owner of Prestige MB, it's the only one in this combo in the country. Lunar Blue on the Designo Deep Sea Blue optional interior (a $5,500) special option at that. Anyway, I asked them pull it out of the showroom to take it for a test drive and I was obviously in Love.
Here are some pics. This machine has been a dream thus far. What a special car MB has put together
Amazing Color in the Sun.....
The ambient lighting at full brightness makes it look like a rolling night club at night
I will own one, one of these days. Absolutely gorgeous cars. The only downside is having passengers who do not care for the car the same as you do. It is annoying beyond compare when a passenger jumps in the car, drags their shoes across the door sill, throws their belongings in and hit the well-treated interior, and slams the door. Grr.
Again, congrats.
Also, these reviews should all have 1080p as a minimum, 720p doesn't look very good on my 3200x1800 resolution screen.
Congratulations on your new vehicle! The W222 is a fabulous car and flows much better than the W221. As young as I am, I'm all about this segment.
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Wow congrats, that is quite the color combination indeed
Thanks guys. Yea, there is nothing like a dark blue interior on an MB. Reminds me of the classics--brought to the new level in this superiorly crafted W222.
I loved this segment when I was young as well. Finally after all those years of hard work in med school/residency/fellowship, I get to have one, and what perfect timing as this is the best S-class ever made.
Originally Posted by NickTee
I will own one, one of these days. Absolutely gorgeous cars.
I wish you the best on having that dream. Keep working hard
03-03-15, 07:05 AM
