| Manufacturer | Maybach |
|---|---|
| Production | 1928-1934 |
| Assembly | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 4-door convertible 2-door convertible 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Wheelbase | 147 in (3,734 mm) |
The Maybach Zeppelin was the top Maybach model from 1928 to 1934.[1] Named for the company's famous production of zeppelin engines prior to and during World War I, it was an enormous luxury vehicle which weighed approximately 6600 lb.
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The DS7 version featured a 7.0 L (7000 cc, 427 cubic inches) V12 engine that produced 150 horsepower. It was available from 1928 to 1930.
Replacing the DS7 in 1930 was the DS8. It sported an 8.0 L (7977 cc, 486 cubic inches) V12 which made 200 horsepower at a fairly low 3200 rpm, putting the DS8 among the most powerful production cars in the world at the time. Depending on the weight of the coachwork, a top speed of 106 mph was possible.[2]
When Maybach was revived as a brand by DaimlerChrysler, old Maybachs, particularly the opulent 8-litre Zeppelin, saw new popularity as part of a marketing effort which sought to link the current brand with the heritage of the original car company.[3] This resurrecting of the classic name resulted in increased visibility and popularity of well-restored or preserved Maybachs.[4]