Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing performance boat

By CARSIFU | 19 February 2018


MIAMI: Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are proud to mark 11 years of collaboration with the debut of the most impressive and innovative performance boat ever constructed by the iconic Miami-based boat manufacturer.

Designed from the ground up using the latest technology and methodologies, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE was inspired by the highly anticipated Mercedes-AMG Project ONE supersports car.

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Representing the ninth special edition boat created from this partnership, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE  allows 6  passengers the ability to be seated comfortably.

The boat's deck is constructed completely of carbon fiber to reduce the total weight and lower the center mass of the boat.

Carbon Fiber is also used for the inner structural laminate of the hull, forward bulkheads, cabin liner, engine hatch, consoles and storage hatches to significantly reduce the overall weight.

"For 11 years, Cigarette Racing has been our trusted partner that has allowed us to extend our likeminded core performance principles from the land to the water," said Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes AMG GmbH.

"By directly translating Formula 1 technology from the track to the street, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is our most ambitious and awe- inspiring vehicle yet. It is incredible to see our vision reimagined for the water in such an impressive and highly compelling form."

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The Cigarette Racing Team worked in close cooperation with Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer for Daimler AG, to design  the hallmark characteristics of  the boat.

The distinctive matte  black and  silver paint and  special badging instantly evoke the unmistakable Mercedes-AMG Project ONE.

The Cigarette Racing Team 515 Project ONE is powered by a pair of Mercury Racing 1,350/1,550 QC4v (Quad Cam 4 Valve) engines and M8 stern drives, delivering up to 3,100hp.

These sophisticated powerplants are dual calibration engines, which enable the operator to switch engine power levels through an electronic key fob.

The Race Key fob unlocks up to 1,550hp, requiring race fuel. The Pleasure key fob is used for operating at 1,350hp with 91 octane fuel.

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A staggered engine configuration lowers the center of gravity by allowing the motors to be placed closer to one another, deeper in the vee of the boat, which improves dynamics and stability.

The Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE draws inspiration  from the Mercedes- AMG Project ONE, a two-seater supersports showcar that will bring the very  latest and highly efficient Formula 1 hybrid  technology  from  the race  track to the road.

This mid-engined (ahead of the rear axle) high-performance hybrid showcar will have over 1,000hp, offer a top speed beyond 350kph and reach 11,000rpm, which is currently unique for any roadgoing vehicle.

 

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