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ArthurS
2003-10-17, 12:50 PM
This was a post on OT on NASIOC. But it s quite impressive so I decided to post it here also.

Watercar Specifications


The WaterCar is a fiberglass amphibious vehicle styled after the 2002 Convertible Camaro body style. It is powered by a Turbo charged 2.5 Liter 300 HP Subaru engine. The transmission is a Rancho Type I-4 speed manual transmission. The four wheel independent suspension and brakes are late model C-4 Corvette with stainless steel rotors.

The WaterCar can reach speeds in excess of 125 MPH on land and the drivability with the Corvette suspension is outstanding. Once the WaterCars is driven into the water all four wheels are hydraulically retracted with the flip of a switch. The bottom covers that enclose the wheel well are also hydraulically extended to create a smooth high speed bottom which allows the WaterCar to easily hit speeds of 40 MPH on the water. The Marine Drive is a Berkeley 12JE Jet Drive with a place diverter to control the ride depending on water conditions. The WaterCar has four usable seats and the doors are fully functional. The aircraft style lock assembly assures the doors are completely water tight for water operation. The WaterCar has a removable center mount ski pole which makes it ideal for wake boarding or skiing.

This sporty four-seater makes is possible to drive to the lake, experience an exhilarating boat ride and drive back home again without ever leaving your car!

Engine 2.5 Subaru Turbo
Transmission Rancho 4-Speed Manual
Jet Berkeley 12 JE
Length 207"
Width 75"
Height 49"
Weight 2775 Lbs.
Wheelbase 100"
Road Speed 125 MPH
Water Speed 45 MPH
Fuel Capacity 22 Gallons


http://www.watercar.com/images/3large.jpg

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Water Car photo page - http://www.watercar.com/photos.aspx
Water Car home page - http://www.watercar.com/Default.aspx
sperry
2003-10-17, 12:59 PM
So it's a rear engine conversion?

Also, that prolly isn't an STi motor, it's prolly a turbo'd 2.5RS motor... those STi motors are retarded hard to come by and are way more expensive than they should be 'cause they're so rare.

Looks like cool "Monster Garage" type of car! Too bad it's based on an ugly body... :lol:

EDIT: Looking at the pictures, it's definately not the STi motor.
MattR
2003-10-17, 01:00 PM
WOW! How functional 8)
ArthurS
2003-10-17, 01:11 PM
EDIT: Looking at the pictures, it's definately not the STi motor.

I stand corrected......I just assumed it was.
STIwish
2003-10-17, 10:11 PM
hehehe, i want one of those!
BOO
2003-10-18, 07:30 AM
How about a Peugeot (sp?) 206 WRC Amphibious car ? That would just look soooooooooooooo SICK :wink:
tysonK
2003-10-18, 02:30 PM
http://www.aquada.co.uk/aquada/homepage.jsp?flash=true

Here the real deal water car. Not to mention it's freakin cool lookin.

34 mph in water.
100 mph on land.

takes 6 seconds to convert into full on boat.

0-60 in 10 seconds.

price 150,00 pounds or 250,904 dollars, boo-yah!
ArthurS
2003-10-18, 06:14 PM
http://www.aquada.co.uk/aquada/homepage.jsp?flash=true

Here the real deal water car. Not to mention it's freakin cool lookin.

34 mph in water.
100 mph on land.

takes 6 seconds to convert into full on boat.

0-60 in 10 seconds.

price 150,00 pounds or 250,904 dollars, boo-yah!

Not bad, but the boat/cat mentioned above can go 125 mph on land and 40 mph on water.
tysonK
2003-10-18, 06:25 PM
the aquada looks better quality and doesnt have the big ass boat engine in the back, it has a more compact one.

There must be some reason is cost so damn much.
ArthurS
2003-10-18, 06:39 PM
the aquada looks better quality and doesnt have the big ass boat engine in the back, it has a more compact one.

There must be some reason is cost so damn much.

Yea, the cost is high. I am thinking its because it was one of the first ones out....this isn't that new of a idea.