As weird and awesome as it may sound, a UTV body was mounted on top of two high-performance jet skis, making it the world's first aquatic utility vehicle, according to a report by GearJunkie.
The vehicle is named " Shadow Six Typhoon" and was developed by Shadow Six.
The Shadow Six Typhoon
Shadow Six said only the body panels are from an RZR, although GearJunkie claimed they are aftermarket RZR widebody panels.
The titanium frame was custom-made for corrosion resistance and is also lightweight. It is worth noting that the vehicle still has suspension, so the twin hulls are connected to a shock and spring assembly for every corner.
What this means is that the vehicle's suspension system will help dampen the impact of the waves to enhance the user's riding experience.
The twin jet ski hulls are also made in-house, out of carbon composite, and are positioned to long-travel Fox shocks front and rear that look like they belong on a UTV.
It must also be noted that this vehicle is worth a quarter-million-dollar machine, so any normal engine does not power it. It is propelled by two Yamaha GP1800 R SVHO engines deployed in each hull.
Within these two hulls are two 1.8-liter turbo-charged Yamaha GP1800R SVHO jet-ski engines, each producing 250 horsepower (186.5 kW). If the user feels that 250 hp is insufficient, they can select stage 1, 2, or 3 Riva Racing performance kits to be equipped before delivery.
Riva won't specify the power increase but says a pair of Stage 3 kits will increase the Typhoon's standard 68 mph (109 km/h) top speed to 80 mph (129 km/h)
Shadow Six also said that only about 300 pounds of its 2,300-pound dry weight are above the waterline, which significantly improves stability. Inflatable collars at the waterline also help improve its ability to withstand rough water.
The 2,365 lb (1,073 kg) Typhoon appears to be capable of slicing through the water despite its heavy combination of parts. It can catch bulk air from waves and can smoothly change directions, as noted by News Atlas.
Although Shadow Six's videos of the vehicle only show it riding through calm water, Ryan Goldberg claimed that they had tested it in a variety of surf conditions along Florida's coast.
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When Will the Vehicle Be Available?
For the time being, the aquatic vehicle only has two seats. The company does intend to build a four-seat model with a back seat to provide more space, but this would necessitate a new model with a different and longer chassis.
Production models are expected to arrive in Q1 or Q2 of 2023, depending on Shadow Six's ability to deconstruct Yamaha PWCs for the vehicle's components.
Shadow Six is collaborating with Riva Motorsports, the world's largest PWC dealer, which could help the company strengthen its supply.
The company said its objective is to develop 30 aquatic utility vehicles next year, which will be limited by supply rather than demand. Shadow Six adds that the prices should start at around $250,000.
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Written by Joaquin Victor Tacla
