Veteran film producer, director, screenwriter and actor Rakesh Roshan recently purchased a swanky new Mercedes Maybach S580. Rakesh has appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Interestingly, he achieved incredible fame after directing films which were named with the starting letter ‘K’ since 1987. These range from Khudgarz in 1987 to Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) and Krrish franchise (2006 – 2013). In fact, he has won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and Koi… Mil Gaya. For now, let us take a look at the details of this new car.
Rakesh Roshan Buys Mercedes Maybach S580
This post comes from viralbhayani on Instagram. It captures the legendary film producer and director alongside a white Mercedes Maybach S580. He is seen taking the customary gift hamper while taking the delivery. As a sign of auspiciousness, a garland of flowers has been tied around the large grille of the luxury sedan. Also, what looks like the dealership owner is seeing clicking photographs with Rakesh Roshan as a memory. All this is a part of the delivery process and we have seen all this in the past as well.
Mercedes Maybach S580
The Mercedes Maybach S580 is one of the most luxurious vehicles on the planet. It is a popular choice for a whole bunch of celebrities in Bollywood. The interior is focused on the utmost comfort and convenience of the occupants. Furthermore, it gets the latest amenities including plush upholstery, electronically adjustable seats, cutting-edge connectivity functions, multiple screens for passenger entertainment, a high-end Burmester 4D surround sound system, gracefully designed soft-closing doors, multi-zone automatic climate control, the latest Mercedes Operating System, and a range of other lavish equipment.
Under its long hood sits a powerful 4.0-litre V8 engine which generates a colossal 503 hp and 700 Nm of power and torque. This engine pairs with a sporty 9-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels via the 4MATIC technology. It propels the large opulent sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. The top speed is a handy 250 km/h. It has an on-road price exceeding Rs 3 Crore. There is also a more powerful version of the Mercedes Maybach S-Class, S680 which has a larger 6.0-litre V12 mill churning out a cool 612 hp and 900 Nm of peak power and torque.
Specs | Mercedes Maybach S580 |
Engine | 4.0-litre V8 Turbo Petrol |
Power | 503 hp |
Torque | 700 Nm |
Transmission | 9-speed Automatic |
Acc. (0-100 km/h) | 4.8 seconds |
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