Lexus's prototype has been tested in Florida waters, a striking 13-meter-long caster. The hull is made of carbon fibre, has two 5.0 V8 engines of 440 hp each that allow to reach 43 knots

In recent years, large companies specializing in luxury cars have invested in the nautical world. Last year the legendary British firm Aston Martín He brought out the so-called "AM37 Powerboat" an 11-meter long ranch. Other examples have been the "Bugatti Niniette Series" with length in the band from 13 to 27 meters or the "Silver Arrow Marine 460GT " of Mercedes Benz45 feet long. The latest novelty to this select group of car manufacturers who also offer yachts to their customers is Lexus, the luxury brand of Toyota, who just did the first tests of Sport Yacht Concept in the waters of Florida. The idea was conceived a few years ago, when the department Toyota Marine invited the president of Toyota Motor Corporation, Akio Toyodato spend a day sailing with the new range of Ponam yachts, which will soon be launched in Japan. Lexus Design Centerhas designed the bases for the realization of an innovative boat with capacity for eight passengers powered by high-performance engines with performance in line with what a customer of the brand expects.

Everything that happens on the ship is controlled through a complete four hands with touch screens, GPS, surface radar, sound, lighting and entertainment systems. The interior cabin is very welcoming thanks to the combination of leather, wood and glass, composed of a sofa for six people, table, air conditioning, kitchen and bathroom with shower.