A PORSCHE for the Open Seas
German auto marque sets sail with the new Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air.
Porsche takes to the big blue with a groundbreaking new dayboat constructed by Austrian shipyard Frauscher. Equipped with the powertrain technology of the forthcoming all-electric Porsche Macan, the new electric yacht promises exceptional handling characteristics and performance.
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is based on the Frauscher 858 Fantom Air day cruiser. It retains its 8.67-metre-long and 2.49-metre-wide hull and offers space for up to nine passengers. The swimming platform at the rear leads to a generous lounge area with two comfortable sunbathing pads while a central aisle connects the back end of the boat with the free-standing helm and the cockpit. Two more upholstered benches in the front end are equally inviting for relaxation.
Porsche has adapted and further developed its drive technology designed for road vehicles for use on the water with the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air using components of the marque’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) on which the new electric Macan is based. The technology includes a lithium-ion high voltage battery with a total capacity of 100 kWh, and a permanently excited synchronous electric motor (PSM) with a maximum output of 400 kW.
This power is complemented by interiors by Studio F.A. Porsche that include
a helm station with an original sports steering wheel from Porsche and five analogue gauges on the upper level of the instrument panel. The two front seats offer plenty of lateral support and feature raised backrests, integrated headrests and an embroidered crest. Initially limited to 25 units, the new Porsche day boat will be delivered to customers in 2024.
– NICK WALTON
Developed with input from high-performance automotive and titanium bicycle designers, the .1R promises to be the most bespoke, most advanced, and most engineered bicycle ever created. The J.Laverack Aston Martin .1R uses a flawless fusion of parametrically designed, 3D printed titanium lugs and sculpted carbon fibre tubes to create a fully integrated ‘visually boltless’ design that possesses an aesthetic purity and obsession to detail that’s only accentuated with the use of carbon fibre weave. This extends to the integrated four piston brake calipers, the design of which ensures that not a single exposed cable or hose is visible on the whole bicycle.
In addition, each owner will be invited to Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon where a full fitting will take place with the founders of J.Laverack, providing limitless opportunity to customise the colour palettes and trim choices – many available on Aston Martin’s cars – of their .1R.
– NICK WALTON