Maybach Exelero "Concept"

Most concept cars are nothing more than stationary pieces of art. They might look like cars with the windshields and four tires and all...
but these automotive sculptures rarely move.

Then there are the concept vehicles that do have all the exotic mechanical bits and pieces and can move under their own power with 1,000+ horsepower engines and super high-tech suspensions and other goodies that would make any auto enthusiast drool. But, one would be lucky to get these super hi tech concepts to travel faster than 5 miles per hour.

And then we have concept vehicles like the Maybach Excelero you see here. This car, even though it is called a "Concept" it not only delivers the power and performance it promises, it does so on a regular basis.

The Excelero project is actually a joint venture between Maybach and German tire manufacturer Fulda. Fulda has been making all sorts of high-performance rubber for almost a century, and is well known for using high-profile one-off vehicles to advertise itself. Past vehicles include high-speed buses, special trucks and racing cars. Oh yeah, Fulda also once used a super streamlined Maybach to test high-speed tires (over 200 kph) way back in 1938.

The present Maybach Excelero concept is an extension of the past partnership between the German giants. The Excelero is powered by a 700 bhp bi turbo 6.0 L V12, with a top speed of 218 mph and a 0to 62 mph sprint time of 4.4 secs.

Specs :

Engine : 6.0 L, V12, Twin-turbo
Power : 700bhp @ 5000 RPM
Torque : 1020 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Layout : Front Engine RWD
Acceleration : 0-62 mph in 4.4 s
Top Speed : 218 mph