The new Bugatti Chiron makes 1,400 horsepower and the Koenigsegg One:1 makes 1,341 — both have theoretical top speeds of over 260 mph. Couple those with engineering and design marvels like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918, it’s clear that we’re nearing Peak Supercar. The performance figures above are already too much for the talents of the average driver on public roads. We can’t be too far off from engineers inevitably realizing that thousands of horsepower and unobtainable top speeds are a fruitless exercise; meanwhile, tightening safety standards can only mean designers’ imaginations are asphyxiating. Where do we go from here?
The sea.
To escape the looming constraints of the road, car manufacturers sometimes team up with a boat builders to make truly special vessels. Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Cadillac have lent their engines for maritime duty. Beyond offering a chance for car manufacturers to show off the versatility of their engineering, the open water is an entirely new universe in which designers can really stretch their legs, with no NHTSA to hold them back. Some absolutely stunning aquatic machinery has been produced when car makers and boat builders have collaborator, and by the looks of it, today’s designers are starting to push the envelope even farther.
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