Performance Review: Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maybach 57 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Maybach 57 has a 5980cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The 57 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 57'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 2735 kgs (6029 lbs) this makes the Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 in the same weight category as the give or take 50kg.

The Maybach 57 shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 5980cc 36V V12 engine produces 603 bhp (449 kW) @ 4800 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 737 lb-ft (999.2 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (715 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maybach 57 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Audi A3 RS3 2.5 Turbo (245.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maybach 57.

The Maybach 57 has a Power to weight ratio of 220.4 bhp per ton and 269.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 57 competing with the 2018 Audi A3 RS3 2.5 Turbo (245.3 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 N400 (245.3 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 57 generating around 269.4 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 Ascari KZ1 5.0 V8 (294.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8 (294.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 57 and the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto

When talking about the performance of the Maybach 57 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.59 secs @ 100.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto (13.53 secs), the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (13.53 secs), and the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (13.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 57 equals the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 then how about the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

Related Links:

2005 57 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maybach

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