Aquada

Imagine driving through the beautiful Florida keys on a clear-skied summer's day with the top down. What can be better right? How about taking an exit directly into the ocean water and speedboating around the beach...in the same vehicle? That is exactly what the new "Aquada" proposes to do. This new concept vehicle comes to us from Gibbs Technologies. They debuted the "Aquada" in late 2003.

They proudly claim 100mph on land and 30mph in the water. At under $100K, the first vehicles are slated to be sold here in the USA in 2009. The following is from their website (http://www.gibbstech.co.uk/aquada.php):

The Aquada is a revolutionary showcase of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology.

This radical new breed of vehicle has been precision engineered to the most exacting standards. It has undergone an extensive safety testing programme and complies with appropriate marine and road safety regulations.

Entry to the water is via beach, boat ramp, slipway or directly from the water's edge. Once afloat, the transition from road vehicle to High Speed Amphibian (HSA) is effortlessly achieved.

Simply press a button and drive into the water. The wheels automatically rise and as you press the accelerator nearly a ton of thrust pushes the Aquada onto the plane. The whole process takes less than 12 seconds. The Aquada can plane at over 30mph.

Powerful enough to tow a water-skier and with a style and class of its own, the Gibbs Aquada is the perfect leisure vehicle. It combines the thrill of an open top car with the sheer exhilaration experienced in a high performance speedboat.

The Aquada is the new name for freedom!

One can only wonder how long before the "Aquada" is spotted in our beautiful California beaches!