Half Quad & half Jet-Ski, the Quadski is a new, American-made amphibious vehicle that can hit speeds of 45 MPH on both land and water. The brainchild of Michigan-based Gibbs Sport Amphibians, the 175-horsepower and very James Bond-esque ATV goes on sale in November.
It’s a hot tub and it’s a boat. Heated by a woodstove and powered by an electric motor, this hot little Dutch-designed vessel will take you for a one-of-a-kind ride. Just remember, what happens underwater stays underwater. Source
A 740 horsepower Benz coupe painted a chrome-Bieber blue is sure to turn some heads as it speeds past at 155 MPH. But one key detail that will escape detection at that speed is the fact that this thing is electric. True. The SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive, due out next summer, marks the end of the electric-equals-boring era.
Maserati came out swinging at the Paris International Motor Show this week, with the unveiling of their all-new GranCabrio MC. The open roof coupe pairs the bold lines and low stance of Maserati racing design with the long-haul comfort of their GranTurismo tourer. A 470-horse V8 and 6-speed ZF Automatic tranny mean this thing will move, too.
With the recent release of Aston Martin’s astounding Vanquish model, followed now by the all-new DB9 coupe, the British car brand is making bold moves. Available in both a coupe & convertible, the luxurious DB9 is packed with a 510-horse V12 and features standard equipment like Carbon-ceramic brakes and a Touchtronic 2 paddle-shift transmission.
The jury is still out on that ground-scraping, squirrel scoop grill but overall, Lexus’ new LF-CC coupe is a serious contender for our “Handsomest Hybrid of 2013” award. Fluid lines on the exterior, incredible high-tech design inside, and the potent performance of a low-emission, 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain make this mid-size coupe a far cry from those wimpy 1st-gen hybrids we drove out of nothing but sheer guzzler’s guilt.
Nope, not the new Hummer. Guess again. It’s a Conquest. They build handcrafted SUVs & their latest is the Evade. Despite looking a bit like an armored-car, which is their specialty, this nearly $600K, Ford-powered brute is all about luxury. In addition to front and rear night vision cameras, it’s got a plush limo-style interior and 3 sunroofs.
The 928 isn’t exactly the crown jewel of the Porsche legacy but this one that Tom Cruise drove in the film Risky Business will get a lot more at auction than the one your aging bachelor uncle is planning to sell on Craigslist but also way less than one of Cruise’s monthly alimony payments. Bidding begins July 28, 2012.
Surprisingly, this is not the new Batmobile. It’s the first production model from Spain’s supercar company Aspid. With a spaceframe chassis and composite body panels, the GT-21’s BMW V8 will rip 0-60 sub three and boasts a top speed near 200MPH. It’s due out in 2014 with no word on the pricetag yet.
Land Rover has just introduced a pair of special edition war wagons. The limited edition XTech comes in either a 3-door or 5-door model featuring brute utilitarian looks, custom paint colors, blacked-out trim, roof, & wheels as well as their torquey turbo-diesel motor & 6-speed manual tranny.
