奔驰在日内瓦车展发布新E级和E Coupe

奔驰在刚刚开幕的日内瓦车展上隆重发布了全新E级轿车和代替CLK的E Coupe，同时还展出了SLR Stirling Moss和Maybach Zeppelin。前任奔驰设计总监Peter Pfieffer不再出席发布仪式了，年轻的Gorden Wagener接替他的位子并出席。

更多详情：
奔驰新E级：全方位安全、出色的舒适度、节约23%的燃油
奔驰E级Coupe(C207)正式发布
超级旗舰迈巴赫——Maybach Zeppelin(齐柏林)
官方正式发布SLR Stirling Moss：纯粹的刺激和驾驶乐趣































官方新闻

Efficiency can be this beautiful: Mercedes-Benz presents new E-Class sedan and coupé in Geneva
Genf, Mar 03, 2009

Geneva – “The best medicine for bad times is first class products,” is the statement made today on the Mercedes press conference at the Geneva Motor Show by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. The brand bearing the three-pointed star delivered two prime examples of this in the shape of the double premiere of the new E-Class sedan and the new E-Class coupé. The ninth generation of the successful upper mid-range model series will come to market at the end of March as the safest and most comfortable vehicle in its class. With up to 23 percent less fuel consumption compared with its predecessor, the new E-Class also sets benchmarks in terms of efficiency and environmental compatibility. The new E-Class coupé boasts the same technology as the sedan. The powerfully elegant two-door carries forward a tradition that has repeatedly inspired enormous passion throughout the history of this model type.

The new E-Class is extending the leading position held by Mercedes-Benz within this segment with excellent comfort and outstanding safety. Notable features include the unique combination of driver assistance systems. These include drowsiness detection, the adaptive high beam assistant and automatic emergency braking, which can help in the avoidance of accidents. The long-distance comfort so typical of the E-Class is increased by intelligent bodyshell technology boasting 30 percent greater stiffness, further improved seats and a redeveloped chassis with shock absorbers that adjust automatically to suit the prevailing driving conditions. In the interior, high-end materials, craftsmanship displaying great attention to detail and perfect ergonomics all combine to create the feeling valued by Mercedes-Benz customers the world over – “welcome home”

“The new E-Class is the heart of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the best E-class ever,” says Dr. Zetsche. “We are certain that it will send out a positive signal for the 2009 auto year and be among the winners on the market. Positive indicators include the over 40,000 pre-orders we have already received.” Independent analysts are also lauding the new E-Class as the vehicle with the most stable value in its class. The residual value has been forecast at an outstanding 62 percent after three years.

Up to 23 percent lower fuel consumption

Equally impressive is the efficiency of the new E-Class, which consumes up to 23 percent less fuel than its predecessor. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research, and for Development of Mercedes-Benz Cars, comments, “All four and six-cylinder engines in the E-Class now operate with the latest direct injection technology. These models have also been equipped with our fuel-saving BlueEFFICIENCY package. This means that two-thirds of new E-Class models consume between 6.8 and 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The excellent second fuel consumption figure applies to no less than three CDI models.”

The new CDI diesel power units require only 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined). This equates to 139 grams of CO2 per kilometre. All engines in the new E-Class fulfil the EU5 exhaust gas standard and, in the case of the E 350 BlueTEC, emissions are below the EU6 limits planned for introduction in 2014.

Test program covering more than 36 million kilometres

When it comes to quality, too, the new E-Class is ahead of its already outstanding predecessor, which twice achieved a number one ranking in the J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey. Dr. Weber once more, “The new E-Class is perfectly prepared for its market launch. It is backed by extensive virtual testing with digital prototypes, plus a total of 36 million kilometres of test driving. This new E-Class has thus passed the most comprehensive test program of any Mercedes model to date.”

World premiere – Mercedes presents the coupé version of the new E-Class

With the coupé version of the new E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is introducing a further highlight in parallel to the launch of the sedan. The new E-Class coupé is a very special combination of emotion and efficiency. With the classic coupé profile, without a B-pillar and featuring fully retractable side windows, the new two-door provides a particularly sporty interpretation of the dynamic design of the new E-Class. At the same time, the coupé sets a new record in wind resistance. With a Cd of 0.24, it is the most aerodynamically efficient series production car in the world.

The model range includes two new four-cylinder turbocharged engines that consume up to 17 percent less fuel, while providing a considerable increase in power output and torque. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension comes as standard and is equipped with an exceptionally sensitive shock absorber system that automatically adjusts to the prevailing driving conditions. It combines driving fun and agile handling with the best in body roll comfort. The new E-Class coupé will appear at European dealerships and Mercedes-Benz sales outlets at the beginning of May.

SLR Stirling Moss – pure fascination and driving pleasure

All the attributes of a speedster are offered by the SLR Stirling Moss, which is also on show in Geneva. Driver and passenger can both enjoy high-speed fascination in its purest form. The 478 kW/650 hp supercharged V8 engine enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds (top speed – 350 km/h). Its concept makes the SLR Stirling Moss a worthy namesake of the British racing legend Sir Stirling Moss, who drove the 1955 SLR racing cars from victory to victory and remains the Mille Miglia record-holder to this very day. The SLR Stirling Moss represents the conclusion of the SLR family and is limited to only 75 copies at a price of 750,000 Euro. Production of the SLR Stirling Moss begins in June 2009, marking the scheduled end of production of the SLR Roadster.

Maybach Zeppelin – new top model marks 100-year anniversary

In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Maybach, the brand is crowning its model range with the new Maybach Zeppelin. This vehicle marks the absolute top of the range within the high-end luxury limousine class. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which was at the very top of the range offered in the 1930s. The unique style of the new Maybach flagship is distinguished by specialized paintwork with the shoulder line offset in a contrasting colour, as well as by the expert crafting of exquisite materials throughout the interior. The technical basis for the new top model is provided by the Maybach 57 S and the long wheelbase 62 S. Limited to just 100 units and boasting a power output of 471 kW/640 hp (plus 28 hp) and 1,000 Newton metres of torque, the Maybach Zeppelin is the most powerful Maybach of all time.



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超级旗舰迈巴赫——Maybach Zeppelin(齐柏林)

Maybach Zeppelin迈巴赫齐柏林曾经是上世纪30年代顶级豪华轿车的巅峰之作，如今疲惫不堪的迈巴赫将它复活了，就在3月5日开展的日内瓦车展上发布。这款最快最豪华的迈巴赫只生产100辆。下面是齐柏林的一些特色：

共两款，迈巴赫 57 齐柏林、62 齐柏林；
6.0L V12 biturbo双涡轮增压发动机，马力471 kW/640 hp（62 齐柏林668hp），扭矩1000Nm；
双色涂装，腰线上的颜色叫落基山脉浅棕色(Rocky Mountains light brown)，其余部分是大雅黑(Taiga black)，20英寸的Chrome Shadow(有渐变效果的铬)轮毂，重新设计的后视镜，车头双M标志下有“ZEPPELIN”字样；
世界首款车内香水系统；
价格：Maybach 57 Zeppelin €406,000($523,456)， Maybach 62 Zeppelin €473,200($610,097)，香水系统 €3,950($5,093)，均不含税；
3月3号开卖，9月到货。

参考：
Maybach 57 $344,000
Maybach 57 S $381,000
Maybach 62 $394,000
Maybach 62 S $430,000
Maybach Landaulet $470,000

62 Zeppelin算很便宜的了，要知道，阿斯顿马丁One-77的价格可是它的3倍！

























官方新闻

The new Maybach Zeppelin: The reincarnation of an automotive legend
Stuttgart, Feb 11, 2009

The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which is receiving its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which was revered worldwide as the ultimate in high-class automotive engineering in the 1930s. The hallmark features of the new Maybach flagship’s unique sense of style include a stunning paint finish, featuring a shoulderline in a contrasting colour, as well as the exquisite, meticulously crafted materials in the interior, whose long list of optional extras includes a world first – a highly sophisticated perfume atomiser. The new model’s performance even outclasses the rest of the Maybach range, making it the most powerful Maybach ever. In a nutshell: the Maybach Zeppelin epitomises stylish elegance and the art of vehicle manufacture at its most refined as no car has ever done before. The new Maybach Zeppelin is being built in a limited edition of just 100 worldwide.

Even today, the name “Zeppelin” has an incomparable ring to it in the realm of high-end luxury cars. As in bygone times, Maybach is once again building the Maybach Zeppelin for drivers who are seeking something extra special, even in this most luxurious of automotive segments. Not only do the Maybach 57 Zeppelin and Maybach 62 Zeppelin stand out for their exquisite elegance, inventive ideas and phenomenal performance, only one hundred of these special model versions of the high-end luxury saloons will be made worldwide.

Even greater power for the Maybach Zeppelin

The Maybach 57 S and the long-wheelbase version, the 62 S, serve as the technical basis for the new range-topping model. Supreme performance is assured in both cases by the 6.0 litre V12 biturbo power unit under the bonnet, which now delivers 471 kW/640 hp (+ 28 hp) and a peak torque of 1000 Newton metres.

A two-tone exterior identifies the new Maybach flagship

Whatever angle it is viewed from, the new Maybach Zeppelin radiates character and the sort of style which appeals to all the senses. From the outside, the luxury brand’s new top-of-the-range model can be recognised by its two-tone special paint finish. The shoulderline is painted right through to the background of the headlamp assemblies in Rocky Mountains light brown, which forms a stylish and scintillating contrast to the Taiga black finish used for the rest of the vehicle body. Dark red tail light units and a fine vertical partition in the tailpipe add striking visual touches at the rear. Naturally, customers may also specify their Maybach Zeppelin in any other paint finish they wish.
The Maybach Zeppelin’s newly designed 20-inch wheels in a Chrome Shadow finish complete the picture. These were first painted with a black undercoat, before having a silver topcoat applied using an elaborate painting process that causes the tone to gradually increase in darkness from the outside in.

The streamlined exterior mirrors, which produce even less wind noise, are new to Maybach. They have a more angular design and are separated from the door frame by a slender arm, giving them a more expressive look. They also feature an enlarged mirror surface together with integral indicators in the shape of a horizontal “V” for even greater perceptual safety.

The curving “ZEPPELIN” lettering that appears below the distinctive double “M” emblem on the radiator grille and on the boot lid instantly gives away the elite status of the new Maybach Zeppelin.

Finest-quality leather and high-gloss piano lacquer trim

The new Maybach Zeppelin is a car for connoisseurs, as is immediately apparent from its interior. Here, the luxurious leather appointments in California beige leather form a delightful contrast with the exclusive leather in deep Stromboli black that gives added impact to the shoulderline on the inside too. At the same time, the lustrous deep black tone of the leather harmonises beautifully with the exquisite piano lacquer finish of the trim elements. The precisely crafted contrasting topstitching in the dashboard and on the doors reinforces the Maybach Zeppelin’s sense of dynamism. The unusual diamond quilting pattern on the seat cushions and backrests together with the black piping gives the opulently styled seats a character all of their own. The occupants’ feet rest on genuine lambskin carpeting.

The limited-edition special models bear a number of discreet identifying markings in the interior too. The centre console in the front, the partition screen that is available as an option for the Maybach Zeppelin 62, plus the silver champagne flutes included as standard are all marked with the lettering “MAYBACH ZEPPELIN”, while the door sill panels as well as the key ring are engraved with the word “ZEPPELIN”.

World first – a system for a fine interior fragrance

Customers are also able to opt for an especially refined equipment detail that is exclusive to the Maybach Zeppelin – an imaginatively designed, extremely high-quality perfume atomiser, the only one of its kind in the world. It easily eclipses all previous efforts to produce something similar, both in terms of its visual appeal and its operation. Its sophisticated technology and premium fragrances, which can be individually chosen, create a unique aromatic experience in the Maybach Zeppelin’s interior at the push of a button – stimulating the senses of the occupants not with an overpowering perfume but with a soft, delicate scent.

The system’s core component is an internally illuminated Plexiglass sphere on the rear centre console, into which Maybach Zeppelin owners can insert a vial of their preferred fragrance. A regulator pump then directs a gentle flow of air into the Plexiglass sphere, fanning the vial's perfume molecules into the vehicle interior.

The ingenious control understands the human sense of smell

The perfume atomiser can be activated either from the driver’s seat or by means of a button in the rear centre console, with an additional thumbwheel in the rear for sensitive aroma control. The chosen fragrance gently wafts into the passenger compartment within ten to twelve seconds. On models with a partition screen, only the passengers in the rear are able to activate the atomiser.

The aroma experts took the human sense of smell into consideration when designing the control mechanism. As the nose adjusts to smells in such a way that it no longer perceives them after a short while, the perfume atomiser switches off after about ten minutes. Once the system has switched off, the fragrance – which does not seep into the interior’s materials or the occupants’ clothes – quickly evaporates. Reactivating the atomiser later allows the experience to be enjoyed all over again.

Artistic, hand-blown vials and specially developed fragrances

The system comes supplied with two select fragrances, which have been
exclusively developed for the Maybach by a renowned perfumer from global specialist Givaudan: one light and refreshing, the other slightly heavier and woodier.

Maybach Zeppelin owners can also use other fragrances, or even have one specially developed and enjoy the luxury of immersing themselves in their very own, personally designed aroma. The fragrance holders are easily interchangeable. The specification includes a total of three valuable vials, which are hand-blown by a well-known glass artist.

The elaborate, silent-running perfume atomiser system is a patented Maybach innovation.

The Maybach 57 Zeppelin costs €406,000, the Maybach 62 Zeppelin has a price tag of €473,200 (German list price, excl. VAT). The perfume atomiser that is exclusive to the Zeppelin can be ordered for an extra €3950 (German list price, excl. VAT).
The new Maybach Zeppelin goes on sale on 3 March 2009, with the first models expected to be delivered to customers in September 2009.

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