It may not be James Bond’s iconic amphibious Lotus, but suave millionaires can dive the depths of the ocean in their own two-seater submarine, which resembles a Ferrari.
The diminutive sub can dive to depths of up to 300ft (91 metres) so passengers can look at fish while staying dry and is small enough to be stowed on a yacht.
The HP Sport Sub 2, which has been dubbed the ‘sub-sea Ferrari’ because it loosely looks like the supercar, is powered by six thrusters and can be used for six hours without recharging.
Luxurious: The HP Sport Sub 2 (pictured), which costs a cool €1 million (£724,375 million or $1.1million) is powered by six thrusters and can be used for six hours without recharging
It has luxuries on-board such as leather sports seats and air conditioning, as well as power steering so the underwater world can be navigated effortlessly, underwater lights and a navigation system.
The vehicle can be controlled by a touchscreen and also has an underwater communication system.
But all this luxury and convenience comes at a cost of €1 million (£724,375 million or $1.1million) when the vessel launches in August.
Stable: The vehicle weighs 4,850lbs (2,200kg) and is 4ft 5inches (136cm) tall. The sub’s wide design enables passengers to board on the surface and remain stable under water
Familiar: The submarine has been dubbed the ‘sub-sea Ferrari’ because it loosely looks like the supercar. A Ferrari 488 GTB is shown, which shared the same colour and distinctive black 'vents' with the sub
Compact: The diminutive sub can dive to depths of up to 300ft (91 metres) so passengers can look at the fish and is small enough to be stowed on a yacht
The nine foot long (2.7 metre) submarine can travel at up to 4mph (6kph) and is the latest creation by Dutch company U-Boat Worx, which has been pioneering ways to travel under the waves since the 1980s.
It weighs 4,850lbs (2,200kg) and is 4ft 5inches (136cm) tall.
The sub’s wide design enables passengers to board on the surface and remain stable under water.
The firm says the vehicle is the ideal toy for millionaires because it’s small enough to fit inside an on-board locker on a yacht and be towed behind a car.
‘This remarkable submersible is suitable for all superyachts from 30 metres up,’ said Bert Houtman, founder of U-Boat Worx.
‘The design is attractive but above all it’s safe and functional. We’ve adopted a very different look compared to traditional submersibles without compromising on safety and ease of use.
‘The result is a modern and streamlined submersible with fantastic performance. Whether at the surface or underwater its speed and manoeuvrability are exceptional.’
HP SPORTS SUB 2 SPECIFICATION
What? A two-seater sub
Resembles: A Ferrari
Top Speed: 4mph (6kph)
Diving ability: 300ft (91 metres) below the waves
Weight: 4,850lbs (2,200kg)
Size: 9ft (2.7metres) long and 4ft (1.4metres) tall
Power: Six thrusters and a 21 kWh Lithium-ion battery
Luxuries: Leather seats and air con
Extras: Underwater lights, imaging sonar, underwater communications system and navigation system
Price and availability: €1 million (£724,375 million or $1.1million) launching in early autumn
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