Featured Vehicle - The 2013 Maybach 57/ 57S
2009 MAYBACH 57& 57 S: Maybach may not be a common brand in the ultra-luxury field, but that is just the way parent company Mercedes-Benz likes it. Only a handful of cars are available each year. For ?09, the S (for Special) model features a 6-liter biturbo V-12 producing 604 horsepower, linked to a 5-speed automatic transmission. A 0-to-62 mph time of 5 seconds is claimed, and a top speed of 172 mph. The AMG-sourced power plant combined with a tauter suspension configuration links lavish luxury and dynamic handling that will more than stand up to lesser performance and sports models. Features of the 57 S include 20-inch spoke wheels, modified rear apron, trapezoidal tailpipes and discreet lettering. The Maybach 57 and 57 S measure an impressive 18-feet-8-inches (5.73m) in length.