WaterCar Python rocks our Corvette-loving, Ram-driving souls [w/VIDEO]
WaterCar Python - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you thought that the amphibious Fiat we told you about last month would be a hoot, but you longed for more power than that car's 850 cc four-banger could provide, then maybe this is the vehicle for you. Billed as "THE WORLD'S FASTEST, HIGHEST PERFORMING AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE EVER DESIGNED AND BUILT," this is the WaterCar Python. Whether on water or on land, it is one quick ride. Weighing 3,800 pounds, the modified Corvette powerplant can propel it from a standstill to 60 mph in a claimed 4.5 seconds on its way through the quarter in the mid-12s. Not bad for a boat that has all of the aerodynamic goodness of a Dodge Ram. Appropriately, the car's motive force is honored in the styling of the rear fascia. Seeing the Corvette tail on this beast reminds us of the Ferrari-powered regatta racer in One Crazy Summer, except this one is still roadworthy.
When you decide that you want to take to the waves, a Dominator Jet provides the propulsion and allows a top speed of 60 mph! That is damn fast for a boat, especially one that is highway-capable as well. Heck, you can even open the doors while out on the water. The interior features two captain's chairs up front and a wraparound bench in back so you can share all of the amphibious fun with a half dozen of your closest friends. For a base price of $200,000, WaterCar will build you a Python to your exact specs, with your choice of aluminum Corvette LS motors, exterior and interior colors, and even a custom-tailored pedal and shifter placement. Bikinis are optional.
Check out the huge high-res gallery below and follow the jump for a video of the Python in action.
Gallery: WaterCar Python amphibious vehicle
[Source: WaterCar]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mattazuma 12:40PM (10/08/2009)
It was "One Crazy Summer", not Better off Dead. Oh, how I miss the comic stylings of the Bobcat.
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Farris 1:02PM (10/08/2009)
That's what I thought. Still a John Cusack movie, though.
MemphisNET 12:41PM (10/08/2009)
Not sure I care for the Corvette rear end, but otherwise awesome!
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LaserRed38 12:45PM (10/08/2009)
Why the Dodge/Chevy Frankenstinmobile? Why not use Silverado body components, or helll why not Corvette body?? I don't get why they combine a Ram with Vette power. Drop a Hemi in that thing!
But, it looks pretty cool!
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I am Rich 12:51PM (10/08/2009)
See what happens when you combine a redneck with a bank account?
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nardi 12:53PM (10/08/2009)
Oddly enough the vette rear end looks much better on a boat in the water than it ever did on the back of a Corvette. Thought about buying a vette but couldn't get over that arse.
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Andrew 12:55PM (10/08/2009)
The movie is not Better Off Dead, but One Crazy Summer.
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bg110602 12:57PM (10/08/2009)
Am I the only person to realize that a python is NOT an amphibious animal? Stupid name, nice boat.
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slyd3z 1:02PM (10/08/2009)
Two words: Spy Hunter.
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Peter 1:06PM (10/08/2009)
I was looking through their website and saw that the Python's available with an LS9... Oh boy, would that be sweet...
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JSams4131 1:18PM (10/08/2009)
lmao "I'm on a boat! err-a car?" definately big pimpin' lol the guy came over to a group of boats and stole their women! hillarious video..but ram + vette booty = atrocity...the fact that its a boat kind of helps it tho
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Katch 1:29PM (10/08/2009)
Ive seen it in person. In Havasu,AZ and in Long Beach, CA at the circle boat races.
Its ugly, the owner drives it like an ass. No respect when people are trying to launch boats. He drives right down the ramp into the water and makes a huge wake with his jet pump.
Corvett, Dodge, Porsche. Its not his first creation, and probably not his last.
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ndroberts77 1:31PM (10/08/2009)
How do you go about insuring something like this? Boat? Car? Both?
Agent: What is the year, make, & model of your vehicle?
Owner: It's a 2009ish WaterCar Python
Agent: Oh...Okay.... And about how many mile do you drive it annually?
Owner: One if by land, two if by sea. I kid, I kid... But seriously, I drive this thing in the water.
Agent: What!?
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bigrig 1:48PM (10/08/2009)
The BOAT was cool, but the RAP music sucked........
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paul34 2:31PM (10/08/2009)
Dear Autoblog:
Your image galleries are still defective despite constant complaints from members for several months now. Please fix them =)
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Frank 2:50PM (10/08/2009)
Most of the issues we've been hearing about the galleries relate to the users' computers more than our system. The one exception relates to the preview gallery thumbnails, which still don't link to the corresponding image. We apologize and expect the development team to have a fix soon. The images can still be chosen from the main gallery thumbs.
skzzilla 2:39PM (10/08/2009)
Sweet....... now tools can "compensate" for inadequacies on land and on water. I think its funny that he picked up an older chick at her house and ended up with 19 year old girls by the end of the clip. I bet the old chick couldn't stand the music.
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Silly Pickle 2:57PM (10/08/2009)
So that's a bad thing? 4 19's for one old one? Sounds like a deal - even if you have to drive around in a boat/truck. :-) And listen to c-rap.
mateus.kronbauer 3:56PM (10/08/2009)
Here in Brasil we have a tv program called "Auto Esporte", and they have maked a report with that car, and he's has broken during the filmings! Very Funny! Watch here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m54zqRWWvcQ
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Nick 4:32PM (10/08/2009)
Why can't they make up their mind............is it a RAM or a Corvette? This thing is a Frankenstein.
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