World's Fastest Electric Motor Boat Inspired by Mercedes SLS EV
Joining the Cigarette 42′ Huntress inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept, an electrically-driven motor boat inspired by the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive.
Being boasted as the world’s most powerful and fastest electrically-driven motor boat, the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept has an output of 2,200 hp and a maximum torque of 2,213 lb-ft and measures in at 38 feet long. Fittingly, the boat is finished in AMG Electricbeam magno shade, the same matte-chrome paint job that made the SLS AMG Electic Drive famous.
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The boat is fitted with 12 compact, liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors with the German automaker creating two drive units in the boat, each featuring six independent electric motors. Completely emission-free, the maximum output will allow the boat to hit a top speed of over 99 mph.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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