Pursuit Top 5 Car and Superyacht Collaborations for 2026

7 Sep 2026 | Design and Technology

Pursuit selects five of the top recent superyacht and car collaborations worth your attention.

There is a natural synergy between superyacht design and car design. In both realms, technology, innovation and craftsmanship combine to create true icons of design, and when these two worlds collide the results are boundary pushing and entirely covetable.

Below, we rank the five car and superyacht collaborations currently in production, from Lamborghini's carbon fibre day boat to Lexus's Japan-only flagship, before rounding up the seven other projects that never quite made it to full production, or that have since fallen out of the water entirely.

This article covers two distinct questions. Readers looking for a superyacht with a garage built to carry a car will find that further down the page. For those asking which car brands have designed a yacht of their own, and which of those designs remain in production, here is where things stand in 2026.

1 The Lamborghini Yacht

The Lamborghini yacht, officially the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, is the most talked about result of any car and superyacht collaboration to date. Built by The Italian Sea Group under its Tecnomar brand, the project brings Automobili Lamborghini’s design language to a 20m performance yacht, and it is currently in production and delivering. The first unit was delivered in July 2021, and over 30 of the planned limited run of 63 have now reached their Owners.

Design and Performance

The name “63” carries a double meaning: it nods to the yacht’s length in feet and to Lamborghini’s founding year. Design inspiration is drawn from the Miura and the Countach, as well as more recent models, with hexagonal motifs and Y-shaped bow lights that echo the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 and Terzo Millennio.

The cockpit uses a Lamborghini-style steering wheel, dual engine start and stop buttons styled like those in the iconic cars, and ignition buttons that would not look out of place in a supercar.

At 24 tons, the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is built almost entirely from carbon fibre, keeping her light enough to reach a top speed of 60-63 knots depending on configuration, making her the fastest vessel in the Tecnomar fleet.

Photo of green Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 at sea, taken from a drone. — Photo Credit: lamborghini.com

Layout and Cabins

Below deck, the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 offers a master stateroom with a king-sized bed and a forward guest stateroom, both en suite, alongside a fully equipped galley designed to keep the focus on time spent outdoors rather than in the kitchen.

On deck, a bow sofa and a helm station finished in leather and polished metal continue the automotive styling, and an optional hard top lounge version extends the covered living space for Owners who want more shelter without losing the open-air feel that defines the design. Every detail, from the stitching on the upholstery to the layout of the dashboard, has been developed in close collaboration between The Italian Sea Group’s naval architects and Lamborghini’s own Centro Stile design studio, rather than simply licensing a badge.

Ocean Independence has direct experience of the model through VALKYRIE, a Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 that our Team of experts recently brought to a successful sale. Built in 2024, she offered accommodation for up to five guests in two double staterooms and a very shallow draught that allowed her to reach moorings other yachts of her size could not. She is no longer available, but her sale record speaks to how sought after these yachts remain among enthusiasts who want both superyacht comfort and supercar pedigree, and to the strength of demand for a limited-edition build with genuine automotive design credentials behind it.

Worth noting for anyone tracking the collaboration closely: The Italian Sea Group has also unveiled a larger follow-up model, provisionally known as the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101. At the time of writing it remains in the early stages of construction.

Photo of one of the staterooms onboard the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 - Lamborghini Yacht

What both projects share is a clear point of difference from most car and superyacht collaborations, which is that Lamborghini’s design team is involved at every stage rather than lending a name to a finished hull, and buyers researching the model should expect that level of involvement to continue as the range grows.

2 Porsche x Frauscher

Working with Austrian shipyard Frauscher, Porsche has developed the 850 Fantom Air, an electric day cruiser built on the 858 Fantom Air hull and powered by drivetrain technology drawn from the Porsche Macan’s electric platform. It is in production, with deliveries under way, and represents Porsche’s clearest statement yet on what a fully electric performance boat can be.

The 850 Fantom Air keeps the 858 Fantom Air’s hull largely unchanged, at 8.67m long and 2.49m wide, with space for up to nine passengers. A rear swim platform leads into a lounge area with two sun pads, while a central aisle connects the stern to a free-standing helm and cockpit designed by Studio F.A. Porsche, complete with a Porsche-style steering wheel and cockpit seats bearing the Porsche shield, upholstered in materials chosen to withstand salt and spray rather than the fine leathers used in Porsche’s road cars.

Power comes from a 400 kW electric motor and a roughly 100 kWh battery drawn from Porsche’s Premium Platform Electric system, the same underpinnings used in the electric Macan, with selectable driving modes, including Docking, Range, Sport and Sport Plus settings, that mirror those in the road cars. Fast charging brings the battery from 10-80% in around half an hour, using the same charging protocol as Porsche’s electric cars.

A photo of the Frauscher x Porsche Yacht at sea, taken from ariel view. — Photo Credit: frauscherxporsche.com

Frauscher and Porsche have since extended the range with a closed-cabin 850 Fantom, a classic runabout variant that made its debut in early 2025, and the smaller 790 Spectre, which has already broken the electric speed record its own sibling previously held. Together, the growing range underlines how far the partnership has moved beyond a single showcase boat, and gives buyers a genuine choice between an open day cruiser and a more sheltered variant, both built on the same electric platform.

If you have landed here searching for a Porsche yacht, you are likely picturing the GTT 115, Studio F.A. Porsche’s design for Dynamiq, which we cover further on. A DYNAMIQ GTT 115 is available for sale now.

3 Brabus x Axopar

The Brabus Shadow range, built in partnership with Finnish boat builder Axopar, was first unveiled at the boot Düsseldorf boat show in 2018 and has continued to grow since, with new variants released regularly. Brabus Marine brings its automotive bloodline to the water through the Shadow series, applying the same attention to detail and instantly recognisable design that defines its road cars to a range of day boats spanning from compact runabouts up to 45-foot flagship models.

Each Shadow model pairs Axopar’s proven hull platforms with Brabus styling, carbon fibre accents and high-output engine options, and the range has expanded steadily to include Cross Cabin, Sun Top and Cross Top configurations across multiple size classes. Smaller models sit alongside a 45-foot flagship range offering up to 1,500hp and speeds well beyond 50 knots, giving buyers a genuine spread of performance and price points rather than a single showcase model.

It remains one of the most consistently active car and superyacht collaborations on the water, with fresh models still making their world premieres at major boat shows each year, typically debuting at Boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show in January, or at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show in September, with North American showings to follow. New variants have continued to replace earlier ones as the platform is refined, a sign of a partnership built for the long term rather than a one-off design exercise.

Photo of the Brabus x Axopar Shadow 38 Performance Boat. — Photo Credit: superyachts.com

4 Mercedes-AMG x Cigarette Racing

Running continuously since 2007, Mercedes-AMG’s partnership with Florida-based Cigarette Racing is the longest of all the car and superyacht collaborations covered here. Each year, often timed to the Miami International Boat Show, the two brands unveil a new performance boat styled to match a current Mercedes-AMG model, working closely with Mercedes-Benz’s design team to translate automotive details into a marine setting.

The results have consistently pushed the boundaries of what a go-fast powerboat can look and feel like, from carbon fibre-heavy speed machines finished in AMG’s signature colourways to the 59-foot Tirranna centre console, powered by six supercharged outboard engines producing a combined 2,700 horsepower and capable of reaching a top speed of around 80mph. Earlier boats in the series have drawn inspiration from specific AMG models, including the SLS AMG Electric Drive, the AMG GT R and the G63, with Mercedes’ own chief design officer, Gorden Wagener, involved directly in shaping each new hull alongside the Cigarette Racing team.

The collaboration has also produced paired car and boat launches, including a one-off Mercedes-AMG G63 shown alongside a matching Tirranna, reinforcing the idea that the two vehicles are designed as a single statement rather than separate products wearing the same badge. It is worth noting that Mercedes-Benz Style has its own separate line of tenders, including the ARROW 460-GT, which is a different project entirely from this Cigarette Racing partnership.

Photo of Mercedes Yacht / Mercedes Benz Yacht / Mercedes-Benz Yacht. The yacht was created in collaboration of Mercedes-Benz and Cigarette Racing and is green and black. — Photo Credit: scmp.com

5 Lexus x Horizon Group

Lexus’s current yacht, the LY680, is built by Taiwanese superyacht builder Horizon Group and supersedes the discontinued LY650. The model had its global premiere in spring 2026, with sales for now restricted to Japan through Toyota Marine sales offices, though Lexus has said it will consider additional markets based on demand.

The LY680 shares its design language with the LY650, including a pronounced bow and curving structural surfaces built around the Lexus L-finesse philosophy, while extending the flybridge by 1,400mm and the swim platform by 700mm for more space to relax and entertain. That extra flybridge space includes a lounge sofa and a barbecue grill, and the wider swim platform opens up more room for water-level activities, including personal watercraft.

Inside, the design draws on the Japanese hospitality principle of omotenashi, with interior design led by Nuvolari Lenard, custom-fitted real wood trim throughout, and LY-Link connectivity that keeps owners informed of the vessel’s status remotely. Twin Volvo Penta IPS engines, offered in two power outputs, give the LY680 confidence-inspiring cruising performance and stable manoeuvrability, with excellent ride comfort at both cruising and higher speeds.

Like every Lexus yacht before it, the LY680 is built using the Toyota Production System, bringing the same Takumi craftsmanship and quality control standards that underpin the brand’s cars to its construction. The LY650, for comparison, offered three staterooms for up to six guests, giving a sense of the scale Lexus is working with as the range grows, and the marque has said it will consider sales beyond Japan in the future, depending on demand.

Ariel photo of the LY680, Lexus x Horizon Group Yacht. Lexus Yacht. Toyota Yacht — Photo Credit: lexus.eu

Other Car and Yacht Collaborations

Beyond the five collaborations currently in production, the car and yacht world has seen plenty of ambitious projects that never reached full production, or that have since wound down. Here is where they stand.

Lamborghini x Riva, Riva Aquarama

Delivered as a one-off in 1968, the Lamborghini-liveried Riva Aquarama is a historic build rather than a current production model. It remains one of the earliest known pairings of an automotive marque with a yacht builder, decades before the current wave of collaborations began, and it is now considered a collector’s piece rather than something a buyer could order today. Its survival has made it a reference point whenever the history of car and superyacht collaborations comes up.

Drone photo of the Lamborghini Riva Aquarama. This Lamborghini Yacht is made of wood and has a very classic appearance. — Photo Credit: rivalamborghini.com

Porsche x Dynamiq, GTT 115

Of the planned run of seven, only one GTT 115 has been confirmed delivered. The first unit, JAABER, was delivered in 2018, and there have been no confirmed deliveries of further units since, though the model remains available to order through the shipyard.

Dynamiq GTT 115 is available for sale, offering hybrid propulsion and four en suite staterooms for up to eight guests.

Photo of the Porsche x Dynamiq, GTT 115 at sea. The Porsche Yacht is built in aluminium and looks very sleek. — Photo Credit: bedynamiq.com

Aston Martin x Quintessence Yachts, AM37

Production of the AM37 has ended. The powerboat debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2016 and the first model was delivered in 2017, but only two boats were sold to retail clients in total, with a further two changing hands at auction since, well short of the planned 8-10 deliveries per year that Aston Martin and Quintessence had targeted at launch. The project stands as a reminder that automotive design credentials alone do not guarantee commercial success on the water.

Bugatti x Palmer Johnson, Niniette 66

The Niniette 66’s status remains unclear. Unveiled in 2017 with a planned run of 66 units and styling inspired directly by the Bugatti Chiron, there has been no public confirmation that any have been sold or delivered, leaving the project’s future uncertain years after its debut. Whether the collaboration resumes, is quietly retired, or resurfaces in a different form remains to be seen.

Lexus x Marquis-Larson, LY650

The LY650, Lexus’s first production yacht, is now discontinued. Deliveries began in 2019, but builder Marquis-Larson has since ceased operations, prompting Lexus to move production of its successor, the LY680, to Horizon Group in Asia. In its time, the LY650 was well regarded for its design, and it laid much of the groundwork, both stylistically and mechanically, for the model that has now replaced it.

Rolls-Royce x Claydon Reeves, Aeroboat S6

The Aeroboat S6 remains a concept and prototype only. Unveiled in 2017 with Rolls-Royce as primary supplier for every onboard system, from propulsion to power management, there is no evidence to date of production deliveries having followed the original concept reveal. It was conceived as a nimble, high-performance day boat rather than a full-size superyacht, and it continues to be referenced as an example of ambitious marine design.

Benetti x Fisker, Fisker 50

Designed between 2015 and 2016 and declared ready to be built, the Fisker 50 has still not entered construction nearly a decade on, and remains a concept only. The project paired Benetti’s shipbuilding expertise with car designer Henrik Fisker’s studio, promising a striking, low-slung profile, but it has yet to progress beyond renderings and a stated readiness to build.

Not the Same Thing: Superyachts With an Onboard Car Garage

It is worth drawing a clear line between the collaborations above and a different kind of yacht altogether: those built with an onboard garage large enough to carry an actual car. This is an entirely separate feature from any car-brand partnership, and one that deserves its own explanation.

A small number of explorer and expedition-style superyachts are designed with a car garage that can carry a car, alongside more common tender and watertoy storage, allowing owners to bring a vehicle ashore at destinations without local hire options. These garages are typically found on larger new-build superyachts, where naval architects can dedicate the volume needed, usually accessed by a side or stern loading ramp, without compromising guest accommodation elsewhere on board. It is a specification that has to be planned in from the earliest design stages, since it affects everything from tender storage to the vessel’s stability calculations, which is why it tends to appear on larger and more bespoke new builds rather than as a retrofit.

If this is what you are picturing when you search for a yacht that can carry a car, our sales and purchase consultants can talk you through which current new-build and resale yachts offer this feature, and what it would mean for the rest of your specification.

Ready to Explore a Car and Superyacht Collaboration

Whichever of these collaborations catches your eye, from the carbon fibre precision of the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 to the hospitality-led design of the Lexus LY680, our Team of experts can help you find the right yacht for your search.

With direct experience of these builds, including VALKYRIE and the Dynamiq GTT 115, our consultants are well placed to talk you through what is available now, what remains in production, and what is likely to reach the market in the years ahead.

To discuss a current listing or to be kept informed as new models come to market, get in touch with our Team today.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Car and Superyacht Collaboration Car and Superyacht Collaboration FAQs

Which car brands have designed superyachts?

Lamborghini, Porsche, Brabus, Mercedes-AMG and Lexus all currently have car and superyacht collaborations in production. Bugatti, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Benetti and Lexus's earlier partner Marquis-Larson have also produced yacht collaborations, though these are either discontinued, stalled, or remain concept only.

Is the Lamborghini yacht still in production?

Yes. The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, built by The Italian Sea Group, is in active production, with over 30 of a planned run of 63 units delivered to owners so far. A larger follow-up model is also currently in the early stages of construction.

What is the Porsche yacht called?

Porsche has two yachting projects. The GTT 115, designed by Studio F.A. Porsche for DYNAMIQ, is the model most people mean when they ask about a Porsche yacht. Separately, Porsche has partnered with Frauscher on the 850 FANTOM AIR, an electric day cruiser.

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Pursuit Top 5 Car and Superyacht Collaborations for 2026

1 The Lamborghini Yacht

Design and Performance

Layout and Cabins

2 Porsche x Frauscher

3 Brabus x Axopar

4 Mercedes-AMG x Cigarette Racing

5 Lexus x Horizon Group

Other Car and Yacht Collaborations

Lamborghini x Riva, Riva Aquarama

Porsche x Dynamiq, GTT 115

Aston Martin x Quintessence Yachts, AM37

Bugatti x Palmer Johnson, Niniette 66

Lexus x Marquis-Larson, LY650

Rolls-Royce x Claydon Reeves, Aeroboat S6

Benetti x Fisker, Fisker 50

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