Dear readers, we want to start by warning that if you think you have seen it all, after seeing what we bring you today, you will certainly reconsider your opinion.
This time the 2013 Vans USA Surf Open, taking place on Huntington Beach, California, was the scene of very special presences, starting with the new MSC cruise, the Divina, which made its trip accompanied by something that we can consider in the at least an eccentricity and that is becoming fashionable along the American coast.
What are we talking about in concrete?
If you are told that a Fiat 500 is converted into a speedboat, would you believe it? That's exactly what Fiat decided to prepare, no less than 4 model conversions: Fiat 500, Abarth 500, 500 cabrio and finally, the latest 500L.
Let's get to the details, which will allow us to see how such madness was possible. First of all, don't forget: in the U.S.A any bold marketing maneuver means sales.
It should be demystified that, in fact, it was not Fiat that created these water fun machines. Fiat limited itself to delivering the 500 units to a Michigan company, for conversion into hybrid jet ski hatchbacks, a new concept in the automotive and marine industry. Probably the new wave of couture amphibious vehicles.
In this transformation, the bodies of the Fiat 500 were mounted on the bases of a speedboat. All mechanical components and external clearances were sealed with insulating foam, and the wheels were rethought for this new reality, as soon as the preparation for sailing was completed.
But what about the dynamic behavior of a vehicle, which is designed to travel on the road rather than on water? The Fiat 500 cannot feel like a fish out of water, as they have fiberglass floats and agility in the water is guaranteed through rudder fins.
Unfortunately, Fiat does not reveal details about the technical data sheet of the mechanical power that makes these Fiat 500s move in American waters. Let them down because these transformations are not just the brand's show-off, these vehicles will be part of the brand's advertising spots across Uncle Sam's land. In the meantime, enjoy the video where we show you the small Fiat 500s in action.
Not being new concepts, they are always funny pieces, without a doubt that we would make a much better figure in Venice with a machine like this, instead of paddling in a gondola, but the price of a toy like this may know numbers that are not friendly. And you, considered owning a model like this instead of a traditional personal watercraft? Leave us your opinion here and on our social networks.
