Certain manufacturers like Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Bentley or Maserati, to mention but a few, that take the concepts of luxury, elegance, exclusivity and comfort to new dimensions with the form objective of satisfying that thing that all the most demanding clients have in common: the desire to own the best of the best.
These are real gems on wheels that combine the most sublime technology, refinement and craftsmanship to transmit the maximum expression of pleasure a delight their owners with an exciting and fun drive that makes the adrenaline flow and the pulse race.
That’s why in this issue, we have decided to bring you, dear reader, three of the best exponents of the super luxury category of cars: the powerful Maserati Gran Turismo —a 2+2 coupé of undeniable beauty and with a marked sporting accent, the majestic Bentley Arnage 2007, which this year, shows off greater power, sports performance and luxury and the imposing Maybach 62 S, super luxurious limousine that, thanks to its powerful 612 HP V12 engine, rises up as the fastest and most powerful on the planet.
Maybach 62S
The pinnacle of luxury and sportiness
Luxury abounds, elegance, power and maximum exclusivity … Nothing escapes the new Maybach 62 S, a magnificent German automotive jewel created to satisfy the most refined tastes using the most advanced technology and incredible details.
Elegance and luxury at full expression
Maybach, owned by DaimlerChrysler, has made subtle changes to the bodywork of this super luxury limousine to accentuate its dynamic and powerful appearance. These modifications include new more wrap-around fenders, a sportier radiator grille, the design of its headlights, its 20” alloy wheels, its twin exhausts, as well as the silver and black colors exclusive to this model.
Also, the new Maybach 62 S cabin clearly illustrates a before and after in terms of luxury, refinement and comfort, above all in the rear passenger area, which offer great space, comfortable individual electric seats, as well a very high level of equipment that makes it a true five-star lounge. Here, the fine materials are hand finished, taking the utmost care of all the details to extol its exclusivity.
To please all the senses
The Maybach 62 S is not a car to drive oneself, but by a chauffeur, while we enjoy a relaxing ride in its exclusive interior. It is a vehicle of enormous dimensions (6,165 mm long, 1,980 wide and 1,573 high), and weighs in at 2.8 tons. Despite this, the Maybach 62 S behaves very dynamically, while its drive is extreme simple and very pleasant.
Unlike the sporting stance of the Maybach 57 S, with its lower chassis and harder suspension, the 62 S has maintained a suspension system focused on providing a more comfortable ride rather than exciting and sporty driving.
Specifications
Engine
V12
Maximum Power Output
612 HP a 4,800 rpm
Torque
736.6 lb/pie a 4,000 rpm
Traction
Trasera - Rear
Suspension
Independent
Brakes
ventilated discs with ABS
Maximum Speed
250 km/h
Acceleration
de 0 a 100 km/h: 5.2 s
Bentley Arnage T
The new expression of desire
Since its foundation in 1919, Bentley has created a series of models distinguished by the sporting spirit, great elegance, luxury and its magnificent craftsmanship, which have made them true gems of art that wake admiration and desire as they pass by. These values take on a new interpretation in the 2007 Arnage T, the flagship of the English firm, which has received substantial aesthetic and equipment improvements and above all, mechanical changes that confirm it as one of the most exclusive super luxurious saloon cars in the world.
Classic and state-of-the-art styling
This super luxurious transatlantic car remains faithful to the imposing and noble style of its predecessor, even though certain subtle changes have been made to its bodywork to give it a more daring and exclusive appearance. In the cabin, we find new upholstery and a different steering wheel, which can be adjusted by an extra 25 millimeters, both height and depth. The instrument binnacle houses a TFT information screen and a tire pressure control system.
The long wheelbase version (RL) boasts a series of refrigerated compartments in the rear armrests and a rear camera to assist in parking maneuvers, as well as a Bluetooth cell phone system.
Captivating power
On the road, the Bentley Arnage T 2007 moves with absolute comfort, even at more than 200 km/h. this magnificent sporting performance and gratifying driving experience is due in part to its 6.75 liter V8 bi-turbo engine, which has been updated throughout to make it the most powerful engine ever installed in the history of this model.
Specifications
Engine
V8 biturbo
Maximum Power Output
505 HP a 4,500 rpm
Torque
738 libras/pies a 3,200 rpm
Traction
Trasera / Aut. 6 vel.
Rear / 6-speed automatic.
Suspension
Independent
Brakes
ventilated discs with ABS
Maximum Speed
288 km/h
Acceleration
de 0 a 100 km/h: 5.2 s
Maserati GT
Elegance, sportiness and excitement in abundance
T hrough this majestic 2+2 coupé, the House of Trident revives a classic name from its glorious past: GranTurismo, a name that would at the 1947 Geneva Motor Show, unveil the mythical Maserati A6, designed by the great Giovanni Battista «Pinin» Farina. That model was first road competition Maserati, of which only 58 examples were built, and thanks to its advanced technology and state-ofthe- art style solutions, it became one of the best sports cars of the time.
Sixty years later and with a design of “Pininfarina” firm, Maserati has given life to the new GranTurismo, a car that inherits all the sporting essence of the A6.
Power and elegant Italian style
From the outside, the new GranTurismo amazes with is great elegance and true beauty. Its soft and muscular lines, inspired by the Birdcage 75 concept car, fuses highly contrasting elements of style that give the car a unique and seductive style.
The Maserati GranTurismo is 4,881 mm in long, 1,847 mm wide and 1,353 mm high, while its wheelbase is very long (2,942 mm), which guarantees stable and comfortable behavior.
The cabin design is very sporting and elegant. To produce it, Maserati turned to very exclusive and high quality materials, such as leather, aluminum and noble wood, in additional to the two-tone color.
A sporting and exciting drive
The new Maserati GranTurismo not only impresses with its powerful style, but also with its energetic response and extraordinary sports performance. This is definitely about a passionate car to drive because of its outstanding performance and high level of features, but at the same time, thanks to its high tuning and electronic driving aids, its noble behavior makes it ideal for daily use.
Specifications
Engine
V8
Maximum Power Output
405 HP a 7,100 rpm
Torque
339 lb/pies a 4,750 rpm
Traction
Trasera / Aut. 6 vel.
Rear / 6-speed automatic
Suspension
Independent
Brakes
Ventilated discs with ABS
Maximum Speed
285 km/h
Acceleration
de 0 a 100 km/h: 5.2 s
Text: Roberto Pérez S. ± Photo: Cortesía de las marcas.