World Water Day: Cars that drive on water
Gibbs Humdinga
February 23, 2016, 05:39 ISTThe Gibbs Humdinga is a high speed amphibious vehicle concept designed by Gibbs Technologies. It was publicly announced in February 2012 and was created specifically to access remote and hostile terrain. It has yet to be sold to the public.
On water the Humdinga can reach the 'plane' in less than 10 seconds. It has a curb weight of 2,750 kg.
This amphibious truck boat (which Gibbs' calls an Amphitruck) is constantly in four wheel drive, and can can seat six occupants, along with supplies and baggage. The vehicle is run by a powerful 300 bhp (220 kW) engine. It took 15 years to develop the amphibious technology used, according to Alan Gibbs, co-founder.
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