To clear one thing up the squba isn t a convertible in the conventional sense.
Gibbs aquada roof.
175 hp 24 valve v6 with eec compliant immobiliser.
It s an open top car designed not to have a roof at all.
Branson cut 4 hours 20 minutes off the previous record of 6.
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But still no doors or a roof but i like the positive bouyancy.
However what makes it particularly special is the approach gibbs took.
5 speed auto and reverse.
Capable of speeds of around 100mph on land and 25 knots on the water the gibbs aquada is probably the most iconic high speed amphibious vehicle in the world.
Businessman richard branson aboard june 14 2006.
The gibbs aquada is powered by a 2 5l rover v6 engine.
The gibbs aquada was a limited production concept car produced in 2003 and 2004.
2014 gibbs quadski powered by bmw k1300 140hp 4 stroke efi engine 10 hours.
Paul senior 64 rhd red amphicar private light vehicle and tcd category d.
Rather than marinise a car or bastardise a boat they designed the aquada from a blank canvas.
Despite its ride height and boat like body it feels quite sporty.
The gibbs aquada is fun to drive on land and in water.
The gibbs aquada is the worlds first high speed amphibian hsa capable of over 100mph on land and over 30mph on water.
A bit duck shaped for a convertible aquada can hit the road and the water with a simple removable roof to cover up ocean spray.
The only problem is the huge price tag.
This barely used single seat quadski reaches speeds on 45mph and land and 45mph on water.
In 2004 richard branson owner of the virgin group used a gibbs aquada to set a new record for crossing the english channel in an amphibious vehicle.
Aquada for those who are interested the 225 000 gets you everything below.
Aquada features a five speed automatic transmission and a water.
Excellent handling and performance is assured on both road and water providing a sensational experience with a freedom to travel that has never before been possible.
The first reason for the open design is safety.
The gibbs aquada amphibious vehicle here breaking the world record for fastest crossing of the english channel with u k.