2006 Maybach 57 Test Drive

Three Tons of Fun

Maybach sharpens its massive luxury cruiser for those who like to drive a little, rather than just be chauffeured around.

Did You Know ...

Maybach is a sister brand to Mercedes-Benz and finds its roots at the beginning of that company. Wilhelm Maybach designed the first Mercedes car in 1901 and his son Karl went on to custom build legendary luxury cars through 1941.

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Maybach turned to engine building and was later assimilated by Daimler-Benz, then Mercedes' parent company. More recently, DaimlerChrysler revived the Maybach name when it set out to create a line of hand-crafted luxury autos that would transcend models available in the Mercedes-Benz line.

Maybachs are only built to a confirmed customer order, with 70 Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the U.S. offering special facilities where one can examine colors and options to design a Maybach to their specifications on a computer screen.