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Maybach Zeppelin DS 8 specs

Car type Convertible
Curb weight 2800 kg (6173 lbs)
Dimensions 5.52 m (217 in) long, 1.82 m (72 in) wide, 1.90 m (75 in) high
Wheelbase 3.74 m (147 in)
Introduced 1931
Origin country Germany
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Powertrain specs

Engine type 60º V12
Displacement 7.9 l (483 ci / 7922 cc)
Power 203 ps (200 bhp / 149 kw) @ 3200 rpm
Power / liter 26 ps (25 hp)
Power / weight 72 ps (71 bhp) / t
Transmission 5 gears Manual
Layout front engine, rear wheel drive
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Shaggy  12y ago

@ Fangio Man: It must have to stop at every gas station, but at least it has many redeeming features, great performance for its day, exquisite luxury (for its day), magnificent styling.


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Fangio Man  12y ago

Average consumption: ca. 28 Liters/100 km


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Fangio Man  12y ago

@Mental
It is as luxury as a Zeppelin! :D


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Fangio Man  12y ago

@Shaggy
Maybach is even older! 1918!


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Shaggy  12y ago

@ Fangio Man: WOW, I had no idea Maybach was that old!


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Mental  12y ago

Yeah, now that's a proper Maybach. Always loved this name - 'Zeppelin'.


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Fangio Man  12y ago

The original Maybach Zeppelin!

Topspeed: 170 km/h