Mercedes May Use Maybach Name for Extra-Long Wheelbase S-Class

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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may not be ready to completely kill the MaybachMaybachGermany, 1909 > present15 models
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name. The defunct brand may get its name used on the upcoming ultimate version of the S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-Class 6Germany, 2014 > present39 versions
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with the longest wheelbase that will be offered.

Mercedes hopes that the extra-long wheelbase S-Class will be popular in China and plans to debut it in November 2014 at the Guangzhou auto show.

The final true Maybach was built in Sindelfingen at the end of 2012.

Earlier rumors had said that Mercedes may bring back the PullmanMercedes-Benz 600 PullmanGermany, 1964 > 19811 photo
name for the car, which had famously been used on the Mercedes’ largest sedan in the 60s.

Mercedes plans for the S-Class name to have many more variants than before. There are three wheelbase lengths planned, plus a coupe and cabriolet.

Source: Autobild