The absolute top-of-the-range model is
the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S 600.
Its V12 biturbo engine has an output of
530 hp. With displacement of 5980cc, the
maximum torque of 830 Nm is available
from 1900 rpm.
The name Pullman was originally applied
to railway carriages with luxurious openplan compartments manufactured by the
American Pullman Palace Car Company.
This name was soon also applied to
the motor cars from Mercedes-Benz
which were based on an extremely long
wheelbase and offered a very generouslysized passenger compartment. In the
rear, separated from the driver’s area
by a partition, there was space for four
passengers to recline regally in four single
seats facing each other.
The executive seats offer a unique level of
comfort thanks to their special adjustment
kinematics. In contrast to the norm, the
backrest is adjusted separately while
the footwell and seat reference point
remain unchanged. The cushion can be
adjusted separately, with inclination and
horizontal adjustment combined. For the
executive seats, the maximum backrest
angle is 43.5 degrees. The most upright
backrest position of 19 degrees allows
relaxed working in the rear. The reclining
seats feature a calf support, which is
freely adjustable for length and angle. The
luxury head restraints come with an extra
cushion as standard.
The interior of the Mercedes-Maybach
Pullman is upholstered in leather
throughout as standard. Not only is the roof
liner upholstered in high-quality leather, but
also the door frames and seat consoles.
As one would expect of a Maybach, there
are three analogue instruments in the roof
liner informing passengers in the rear of the
outside temperature, speed and time.
The partition wall between the rear and the
driver’s area ensures discretion. The glass
partition wall can be lowered electrically.
It can also change from transparent to
opaque at the touch of a button. This
allows – in combination with the equally
standard-specification curtains for the rear
windows – for different levels of privacy,
handy for those loved up newly weds. The
standard-fit 16:9 format 18.5-inch (47 cm)
monitor located in front of the partition can
also be extended electrically.
The car comes with a Burmester® highend 3D surround sound system with
hand-selected loudspeakers, improved
membranes and tuning exclusively to
the preferred listening of each individual
customer to guarantee the ultimate in hi-fi
listening pleasure.
This is not a car to drive this is a car to be
driven in and what a statement it would
make at your wedding.
By Jason Edge
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