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November 13, 2003
New from Q: The Aquada
From the James Bond department, the Aquada is a convertible that transforms into a speedboat.
The high-speed amphibian (HSA) vehicle reaches speeds of up to 100 mph (160 kph) on land and 30 mph (48 kph) over water, taking seconds to make the change from sportscar to jet-powered speedboat.
The Aquada is powered by a 175-hp, V6 engine with a 4-speed auto tranny linked to a sealed jet propulsion system for marine operation. The car needs a slope or boat ramp to drive into the water, so unfortunately mid-air takeoffs and splashdowns are out.
However, the vehicle does meet all European road and marine safety standards and is fully-legal for both water and land use. Owners do need insurance for both uses.
Price tag? About £150,000... only about a week's wage if your agent code has a double-O prefix. Gibbs Technologies, makers of the Aquada, are not commenting on a rumored submarine version.
Posted by Sam in Cars
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Comments
I always wondered what those Double-Os made! JB never seemed to be worried about the rent, that's for sure. :-)
Posted by: Mitch at November 13, 2003 10:58 AM
How nice the info's
but will it sold in Indonesia?
Posted by: Jati Nugroho at January 3, 2004 2:44 AM
If you have the cash to buy the Aquada and pay for insurance, I'm sure the company will gladly ship one out to anywhere in the world.
Posted by: Sam at January 3, 2004 12:28 PM