Performance Review: Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maybach 62 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Maybach 62 has a 5513cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 62 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 62's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2780 kgs (6128 lbs) this makes the Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maybach 62 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5513cc 48V V12 engine produces 543 bhp (404 kW) @ 5250 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maybach 62 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 BMW 1 Series M140i F21 LCI (220.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maybach 62.

The Maybach 62 has a Power to weight ratio of 195.3 bhp per ton and 238.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 62 competing with the 2016 BMW 1 Series M140i F21 LCI (220.3 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Toyota Supra GR RZ 3.0 Turbo (220.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maybach 62 generating around 238.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 TVR T350 C 3.6 (263.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 TVR T350 T 3.6 (263.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 M50d 3.0 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs). This Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto is also faster than the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 62 and the 2003 Nissan 350Z 300 GT Coupe

When talking about the performance of the Maybach 62 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.15 secs @ 96.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Nissan 350Z 300 GT Coupe (14.08 secs), the 2003 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (14.08 secs), and the 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 (14.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 62 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2003 62 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maybach

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