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Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is at the cutting edge of luxury speedboat design and construction, and ideal blend of style, technology and engineering. Here, a view of the spacious illuminated walkaround cockpit
The result of a collaboration between Tecnomar and Centro Stile Lamborghini, Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is a future-proof yacht. It’s inspired by the design of the Siàn FKP 37, the Bologna-based marque’s supersports hybrid, but fits its owner like a bespoke suit with a mix of style, technology and engineering by Désirée Sormani - ph. courtesy by The Italian Sea Group
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“T
hese days people have a burning desire for adventure and
the expertise of the super sports car world – not a full-blown exercise in
freedom, the opportunity to own a yacht that can sail
style but a desire to create something new in the fast luxury yacht market, a
anywhere and handle any sea. But most of all owners want
genuine collaboration between Tecnomar and the Centro Stile Lamborghini.
something unique”. This is the view of Giovanni Costantino, founder &
The challenge was to interpret both brands’ DNA and create a unique
CEO of The Italian Sea Group, a yacht-building yard that builds and refits
object with lines and technical characteristics that could provide superlative
luxury superyachts over 100 metres in length under the names of two
performance. “This project is an excellent example of how The Italian
brands, Admiral (for elegant, prestigious yachts) and Tecnomar (yachts
Sea Group constantly collaborates and grows alongside its clients, and
renowned for their agility and high performance). This widespread desire
especially alongside its partners”, says Giovanni Costantino. “Taking our
for a one-of-a-kind craft is the clear inspiration for the first Tecnomar for
experience and the collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini as a base
Lamborghini 63, delivered to its owner last June and presented to the media
we’ve delivered an innovative yacht, one that’s never been seen before”.
at an exclusive event in early July. At the cutting edge of luxury speed boat
The projects draws inspiration from the Lamborghini Siàn FKP 37, a
construction, it is a perfect mix of style, technology and engineering. At
supersports hybrid with an unmistakeable futuristic design and totally
the basis of the project lies an unusual collaboration. Though the nautical
custom colours and details. Two innovative elements underpin its design
sector frequently looks to car design as a source of inspiration, this yacht is
concept – speed and dynamic lightness, just like the Lamborghini supersports
a striking example of cross-fertilisation between maritime excellence and
car. “We’re proud to see a yacht with the Lamborghini DNA taking to the
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[ MUST-HAVES ] The helm station is a nautical interpretation of the car cockpit , with totally integrated navigation and monitoring systems. The unmistakable “start&stop” button is the same as the one that brings the engine of the Lamborghini supersports roaring to life. The twin MAN V12-2000HP engines power the motoryacht to a breathtaking top speed of 63 knots – it’s the fastest vessel in the Tecnomar fleet. Below, the interiors are rich in details
sea with the same attitude as our supersports hitting the tarmac”, says
and materials are personalisable. It embodies all the iconic Lamborghini
Stefano Rutigliano, Strategy Director at Automobili Lamborghini. “This
elements like the hexagons, clean lines and the Y motifs. Owners can
yacht shows how shared values and perfect synergy of the two teams are
choose a solution with two cabins (the double cabin forward and twin
the key to achieving project excellence”.
to the side) or a single open space. There are many choices available for
The exterior profile does not reflect any of the conventional nautical style
customisation, from the external livery using the Lamborghini colours to the
elements, but displays a wealth of aesthetically pleasing and functional
interiors, offered in two versions with a wide range of materials. As with the
details. The hull was designed by a team of naval engineers specialising in
Lamborghini supersports, the yacht features carbon fibre details, Carbon
hydrodynamic studies and the hard top, inspired by Lamborghini roadsters,
Skin and supersports seats and helm/steering wheel. The helm station is a
provides high aerodynamic performance as well as protection from sun
maritime interpretation of the car cockpit, and all the navigation and control
and wind. The combination of two MAN V12-2000HP engines and the
systems are totally integrated, including the unmistakeable “start&stop”
typical Lamborghini lightweight carbon fibre build gives the yacht the
button that is identical to its counterpart in the Lamborghini supersports
ability to fly across the water. The comfortable, contemporary interiors are
models. The yacht is called the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 because
the result of high-tech design based on the use of functional, lightweight
that is its length in feet and its top speed in knots. Coincidentally, it’s also
high-performance materials and a rational layout. The motor yacht is entirely
the year Automobili Lamborghini was founded and Giovanni Costantino
made to measure, and the “Ad Personam” programme means that colours
was born. In numerology, this symbolic number brings great positivity.
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Designer Mitja Borker, Chief Designer Lamborghini, shows the almost endless choice of finish and colour personalisation opportunities. Right, our Managing Director, Désirée Sormani, tries out a Lamborghini in the exclusive press event, showcasing the exceptional performance of cars and motoryachts. Bottom, the designer with Stefano Rutigliano, Strategy Director Automobili Lamborghini, left, and Giuseppe Taranto , Vice President The Italian Sea Group, right.
A TALK WITH MITJA BORKERT ABOUT THE TECNOMAR LAMBORGHINI 63 “We didn’t want to design a sea-going Lamborghini car, we sought
63’s interiors are similar to those of the SVJ and to me it’s part
to interpret our brand’s DNA for the motoryacht world. We were
of the magic we’ve created. Seeing the boat in the sunlight with
inspired by the outlines of our supercars. All Lamborghinis feature
the Lamborghini colours reflecting off the water is an emotional
a recurring hexagon motif and a special inclination in the cockpit
experience. The yacht looks like a spacecraft...it’s like a Lamborgini
windows. It’s a shape with a strong stylistic content that shows
that stands out among thousands. Of course, the ergonomics are
the powerful impact of our DNA on the design, as it generates the
different – Lamborghini cars must be low and light, but on a yacht
family feeling and contributes to the cars’ performance. It’s this
there’s a sundeck that enables guests to appreciate nature and the
concept that we’ve reproduced in the boat, too, drawing special
surrounding views, and that’s what surprised me most. The “Feel
inspiration from the Sián.
like a pilot” experience has been brought on board by including
Wherever you are the Aventador, Urus or Huracán are instantly
two seats and the steering wheel from the Sián – the cockpit is
recognisable as being by Lamborghini, even when seen in the
just like a Lamborghini car. Tecnomar has also taken the number
rear-view mirror. Some of its distinctive aspects came into being in
63 of the Sián Coupe, produced in a limited run of 63 vehicles, all
the 1960s, and this year we’re celebrating the fiftieth anniversary
with different coloured details, including the seatbelts, that can be
of the Countach. The hexagon, introduced during this this period,
personalised by the owner to create his or her unique product. The
was a futuristic graphic sign that has gained great significance.
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, for example, has a specially-created
The interior provided further inspiration – laser cut Alcantara
colour called Gea like the Earth, and has been made just for her! To
appears everywhere in the cabins, shower and galley. The Tecnomar
us that’s a sign of great distintion”.
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