More Details on Possible Maybach SUV
For the past few months, we’ve been telling you that Mercedes is planning to not just revive the Maybach nameplate with the S-Class, but to also bring a Maybach SUV into the fold. Since details have been thin on the latter, new rumors have emerged that we just have to tell you about.
Right now, Mercedes is eyeing the GLS-Class SUV as the platform that will carry the Maybach moniker, but that’s something we’ve known for a while now. However, what wasn’t known was which of the new Mercedes engines the Maybach SUV might get.
Most pointed to a rather upgraded twin-turbocharged V8 that would produce around 500 horsepower. However a new rumor from TopSpeed states that Mercedes could ditch the V8 for a twin-turbo V12 that would make over 600 horsepower. Which might sound ridiculous, but seeing as it has to lug around quite a bit of weight, it’s not that crazy.
While Mercedes remains mum about the new Maybach SUV, the 600 horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 makes a lot of sense. Especially when you consider the S600 moniker on the new Maybach S-Class. Essentially, it would keep a Maybach naming convention that would denote a much higher luxury car experience.
We’re eager to find out more about the new Maybach SUV, and should know more soon as the Auto Show season ramps up.
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via [TopSpeed]