We usually tend to stay on land here at AutoWeek, but this idea for a boat is too cool to ignore. A Swedish company called Vizualtech has come up with a speedboat based on the Audi R8.

The design cues come through in the exhaust pipes, vents and even the stern.




Vizualtech says the boat would use a biodiesel V10 marine engine, or smaller, twin 320-hp diesels. On the side, the hull gets panels, similar to those on the R8.

The materials would be strong and lightweight, which would help the boat reach a top speed of about 110 mph. By comparison, the 420-hp, land-loving version of the R8 can hit a top speed of 187 mph.

Up front, the Audi influence on the nautical R8 is less apparent, and it looks like, well, a boat.

Vizualtech specializes in technical illustration, advertising and custom design. It was founded in 1999 by Bo Zolland, and its automotive projects have included work for Mopar.