By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Copyright newsweek
The familiar Cayago Seabob, a scooter for the sea that can perform on top of or underwater, has been supercharged thanks to technology and design innovations by supercar company Lamborghini.Cayago tapped Lamborghini to infuse the watercraft with its design and dynamics engineering to create “a new dimension of power,” the company said in a press release. The result is the most powerful Seabob that Cayago has ever created, the Seabob SE63.”With the Seabob SE63, we are extending Lamborghini’s design DNA and performance values beyond the road, bringing our unmistakable character to a new and unexpected dimension of mobility. It is a natural evolution because it reflects the same philosophy as our super sports cars – where innovation, emotion and pure performance come together – ensuring that whether on land or water, the Lamborghini experience remains unique and unmistakable,” Automobili Lamborghini Marketing Director Christian Mastro told Newsweek.The SE63’s body carries on the hallmark attributes of Lamborghini design – aerodynamic optimization, brash looks and wide stances. This latest Lamborghini project is finished in Lamborghini paint colors (Arancio Egon, Verde Gea, Grigio Lynx, Verde Selvans, Giallo and Bianco Siderale are offered), uses premium materials and has a digital cockpit styled like one in a supercar, underscoring the partnership between the Italian brand and Cayago.A futuristic shell hides the Seabob’s technical bits and bobs, including parts made from titanium and magnesium, and a carbon fiber driveshaft. The just-developed motor architecture is matched with cutting-edge battery technology.The Seabob is available in three grades: F9, F9S and SE63. The F9 is powered by a 2.6-kilowatt motor. The top-end Lamborghini version features 2.5x more power and 2.7x as much thrust performance.To make the most of that, customers will want to order the Performance Board, which is mounted on the rear of the Seabob. There, it adds stability allowing riders to go faster with confidence.The top-tier model can be operated continuously for one hour at a time, the marine sports company estimates, and can be charged to full in 1.5 hours. It weighs 35 kilograms.Pricing for a base model Seabob F9 starts around $10,500 USD.
