The gibbs aquada was a limited production concept car produced in 2003 and 2004.
Gibbs aquada roof.
Despite its ride height and boat like body it feels quite sporty.
The first reason for the open design is safety.
Rather than marinise a car or bastardise a boat they designed the aquada from a blank canvas.
The gibbs quadski is the coolest vehicle on land and water it s both an atv and a pwc.
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.
To clear one thing up the squba isn t a convertible in the conventional sense.
Aquada for those who are interested the 225 000 gets you everything below.
5 speed auto and reverse.
175 hp 24 valve v6 with eec compliant immobiliser.
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.
2014 gibbs sports amphibian quadski reduced to 28 995.
The gibbs aquada is the worlds first high speed amphibian hsa capable of over 100mph on land and over 30mph on water.
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.
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The gibbs aquada is powered by a 2 5l rover v6 engine.
The gibbs aquada is fun to drive on land and in water.
2014 gibbs quadski powered by bmw k1300 140hp 4 stroke efi engine 10 hours.
The gibbs aquada amphibious vehicle here breaking the world record for fastest crossing of the english channel with u k.
It s an open top car designed not to have a roof at all.
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Branson cut 4 hours 20 minutes off the previous record of 6.
The only problem is the huge price tag.
However what makes it particularly special is the approach gibbs took.
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.
Aquada features a five speed automatic transmission and a water.
Businessman richard branson aboard june 14 2006.