the world’s largest fast displacement yacht at the time of its launch in 2013, combining low resistance with high performance and fuel efficiency throughout the full speed range.
It can hit nearly 30 knots while burning 20 percent less fuel than craft of a comparable size. Built by Heesen in the Netherlands it features massive amounts of outdoor space including a sundeck, a duplex beach club covering 25% of the main and lower decks, and a touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck. No mogul worth his salt would buy a boat without one, of course. It also comes with several World Superyacht Awards.
The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in custom-built staterooms, including a full-beam master suite with private balcony and a VIP suite on the upper deck, along with a crew of 13 to service them. It also has a swimming pool, sauna, and on-deck Jacuzzi.
The Galactica Star, which cost an estimated $70 million to build, is not on the books as a charter vessel, so some insiders speculate Jay-Z may have dropped the coin to make it his. No doubt he negotiated a good price, and by chartering it out when not in use he may even turn a profit.
The concept car combines the design of a Porsche and the forward-thinking of the first 800-volt drive system. With over 600 hp system power and over 500 km driving range, the all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering Mission E concept is capable of zero to 100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes -thanks to the 800-volt drive system.
Doubling the voltage – compared to today’s electric vehicles that operate at 400 volts – offers multiple advantages: shorter charging times and lower weight, because lighter, smaller gage copper cables are sufficient for energy transport. A moveable body segment on the front left wing in front of the driver’s door gives access to the charging port for the innovative “Porsche Turbo Charging” system. As an alternative, the technology platform can be connected to a conventional 400-volt charging station, or it can be replenished at home in the garage via convenient inductive charging by simply parking over a coil embedded in the floor of the garage.
Lamborghini has now removed the top from its entry level Huracán, thus unveiling their new Spyder edition. The supercar, which will be officially debuted at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, features a 5.2-liter V10 engine that cranks out an impressive 610 horsepower. The exotic automobile also notes seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as well as an all-wheel drive system, then topping out at 201 miles per hour. Due to an increase in weight, the Huracán runs 0 to 62mph in 3.4 seconds. While the new Spyder does indeed note added bulk, the soft top is noticeably lightweight and can be dropped in 17 seconds even while driving up to 31mph.
Lamborghini’s new Huracán Spyder is scheduled to become available next spring with a price tag of roughly $211,341 USD.
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