Ever have those days when you wish your vehicle could change into something a little different?
Owning a watercraft usually means you'll have those times
where you wish the vessel had more capabilities.
But those moments are a thing of the past when you have
this luxury craft moored at the dock.
On a basic level, it's a boat with a hydraulic system that
can transform it from a mono-hole to a catamaran to a
trimaran while also allowing height adjustments as needed.
It measures just over 29 feet in length with the width up
to 11 and a half feet depending on the configuration.
Power comes from three engines producing a total of
510 horsepower which can be upgraded to produce a total
of 900 horsepower.
Each engine holds eight gallons of fuel for a total range
of about 125 miles.
Taking off creates a water jet up to three times as long
as the boat when using all three engines.
Employing the hydrofoil system allows the boat to fly
above the water reducing resistance and slamming due
to decoupling from the waves.
When the sunbathing platform is opened along with extending
the running boards, it makes for a multi-function platform
perfect for swimming, partying or just relaxing while
enjoying dinner.
Pricing on this one will range from about $1.4 to
$2.9 million dollars.
Number Six
Although there's another flying car on this list I
included both because this one is more of a helicopter
than a plane.
And when I was a kid watching Air Wolf nothing was cooler
then that chopper.
This two-seater measures just over 13 feet long, six and
a half feet wide and five and a half high in drive mode
which means you could theoretically store it in a standard
home garage.
It's powered by a 100 horse power engine which produces
a maximum speed of 100 miles per hour.
It's projected range is just over 800 miles before the
26-gallon fuel tank needs a refill.
This means you'll have no worries if you have to drive
to a destination with better weather to fly around.
Speaking of which, flight mode adds seven feet to the
length and five feet to the height with a rotor diameter
of just over 35 feet.
It has a maximum take-off weight of around 2,000 pounds
which requires a take-off distance of 1100 hundred feet.
The 200 hundred horsepower engine produces a maximum
speed of 112 miles per hour with a range of 248 miles.
You can have one delivered and ready for both flying
and driving at a starting price of $400,000 dollars.
Number Five
If you've ever been stuck in traffic, it's almost certain
you could say a few choice words to relate your
feelings towards the situation.
As much as we'd love to see this idea become a reality
it was just a one-off marketing stunt to promote
Hum, a driver assistance service by Verizon.
The vehicle was created to be a literal representation
of the upgrade, a driver would get by using the Hum service.
A Jeep Grand Cherokee was modified with hydraulic lifts that
widen to about eight feet and raise the vehicle high
enough to straddle small cars.
A switch on the dashboard controls a gasoline-powered
generator that powers the hydraulic system and the
in-wheel motors while four underbody cameras allow the
driver to see what the vehicle is driving over.
The vehicle had to be reinforced to handle the extra
weight from these modifications which brought the total
weight to about 8500 hundred pounds.
It was built for the commercial over the course of about
eight weeks.
That seems like a project worth tackling considering I
probably spend more time than that per year
stuck in traffic.
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Number Four
If science fiction movies are any indication of how crowded
urban areas are going to become, then it seems
fitting that cars such as this will become commonplace.
This update to the original EO Smart Connecting car
measures almost 9 feet long with a height and width of just
over five feet each.
The pod-like design seems standard for a smart car but this
one is nothing close to stereotypical.
When faced with a lack of space the driver could shrink
the car by raising the body back into itself and upward.
This lessens the length about three feet while increasing
the height about two and a half feet without compromising
the size or comfort of the seating area.
The interior offers seating for two passengers
with large windows all around as well as on top to create
an almost uninterrupted field of view.
An intuitive auto-navigation system, six-time of flight
cameras at the front and rear and a 32 line light aid
are driver assistance functions such as autonomous parking.
It's still drivable in the shrunken shape albeit at a
reduced speed.
Each of the wheels can rotate 90 degrees giving the car
the ability to drive sideways as well as turn in place
making the aforementioned lack of space a non-issue.
Power comes from a 54 volt battery pack which provides
power to each of the four wheel mounted motors.
It can reach a top speed of 40 miles per hour with a range
of 44 miles on a single charge.
This model currently isn't set for production instead
paving the way to the possibilities car makers could
employ to make cars easier to use in cities of the future.
Number Three
Love might be a strong word but still who doesn't love
riding ATV's?
And who doesn't love riding a jet ski?
Really though, if you raised your hand when I asked either
of those questions you're at the wrong party.
This ATV Jet Ski is called aptly enough, the Quad Ski.
Sometimes the simplest of names is all you need.
It measures just under 13 feet in length and just over
five feet in width with a curve weight of over 13 hundred
pounds.
It gets its power from a four cylinder 13 hundred cc engine
producing 140 horsepower for a maximum speed of 45 miles
per hour on land and water.
It's made for a single person but it has a bigger brother
called the Quad Ski XL which can handle two passengers.
Converting from the quad part to the ski part, can be done
at the push of a button, in under five seconds.
But don't get any ideas about escaping the cops by hitting
the water as the company sells a version for law enforcement
as well.
Pricing on this one starts at around $40,000 dollars for the
standard model and $48,000 dollars for the XL.
Number Two
Flying cars, planes that drive.
It all seems kind of gimmicky at first glance.
But then again if you go back as little as 25 years
you'll find many features that are commonplace among
today's vehicles.
Whatever the case may be, having the option of being
in the air or earthbound offers a level of flexibility I'm
sure not too many people would turn down.
The teardrop-shaped exterior of this one is made from
a carbon composite construction.
Retractable wings attach to the body directly behind
the cockpit with the structural design that has the rear
wheels encased in a highly aerodynamic housing that jets
out from the main body.
A glass cockpit encloses the interior of the vehicle
which is set up using digital displays that integrate
seamlessly from automotive operation to flight mode
upon takeoff.
The configuration allows for easily recognizable controls
whether the vehicle is driving or flying.
Fixed seating ensures a proper weight distribution
with adjustable pedals and controls
helping to maintain comfort.
The whole thing measures just over 19 feet in length
with a wingspan of almost 29 feet.
Transformation from drive to flight mode can be done
in as little as three minutes.
It's powered by a two-liter four-cylinder internal
combustion engine while flying producing 300 horsepower
for a top speed of 224 miles per hour with a cruising range
of about 750 miles.
When driving, power comes from a hybrid electric system
offering 110 horsepower for a top speed
of 100 miles per hour.
Deliveries are expected to start in 2020 with prices
ranging from $1.2 to $1.6 million dollars.
Before we reveal our number one pick be sure and let
us know in the comments what you thought of our choices
and which one you'd like to see in your garage.
Number One
Kawasaki's take on a three wheeled motorcycle is leaps
and bounds ahead of its competitors on paper.
Since it's still a concept anything can be added
as a working feature.
I don't have too many specifics on this bike who's
prototype model looks nothing short of amazing in person
and in the latest promotional videos.
It'll have a fully electric power train with the single
rear wheel providing the drive.
Each of the two front wheels has a handle attached
allowing for more intuitive steering and control.
The suspension changes the front wheel track from
very narrow to wide depending on the riding mode.
The bike has an AI system which communicates with
the rider via a heads up display on the inside
of the helmet visor which provides diagnostic
information such as speed, road conditions and riding mode.
The bike offers a choice of riding positions which can
be changed while on the move.
Sport mode changes the ergonomics for sports riding.
Upright mode allows for a more relaxed posture almost
like riding a regular ATV.
Attack mode provides a more aggressive stance while
bringing in the bike lower to the ground.
While some manufacturers can only conceive of designs
such as this one, others are building and selling the
machines of tomorrow.
Where this one will end up falling is anyone's guess.
In the meantime, we can still dream.
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