Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing have collaborated
on a new speedboat, the eleventh in their longstanding partnership. It’s called the 41’ AMG Carbon
Edition and has just been unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show. And as
the name suggests, it’s a special edition boat inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT
63 S 4-door Coupé.
If you’re curious what these two vehicles have in
common, besides the attractive paint scheme, it’s the lightweight construction.
As with the car, the speedboat features carbon fiber components that contribute
to a lower center of gravity during high-speed maneuvers.
That’s good for handling, both on land
and on water. Compared to the GT R Performance boat from 2017, the Cigarette
Racing team engineers managed to save around 250 kg of weight thanks
to a mix of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber.
The hull of the 12.5-m long boat uses a
sandwich construction with carbon-fiber structural laminates on both sides of a
lightweight core. As a result, the structure is more rigid and the weight is
reduced. Carbon fiber is also used for the deck, rudder, roof lining, and
hardtop of the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition.
Power comes from four AMG GT 63 S V8s Mercury Racing
400R outboard engines that produce a total of 1,600 PS, enabling a
top speed of 142 km/h. That is an extraordinary performance on the
water, especially since the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition can reach that speed with
eight people on board. At cruising speed, it can accommodate up to 20
passengers — yes, it’s a big one.
Styled with input from Mercedes-Benz designers, the
speedboat boasts a designo graphite grey magno paint for the hull with bright
red accents, a special color that has been developed exclusively for the GT
4-door Coupé. Inside, the boat features Mercedes-AMG influences such as
tailored seat upholstery color-coordinated with the exterior and the seam
patterns exclusively designed for the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition.
