Take a look at this 88-foot yacht concept designed to imitate a luxury sports car with 'touches from Lamborghini'

Grace KayMay 28, 2022, 18:24 IST

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

Naval Yachts unveiled a concept yacht created to look like a luxury car.
The 88-foot yacht is called the LXT88. It features a jacuzzi and can go as fast as 42 knots.

The LXT88, created by Turkey-based Naval Yachts, is 88 feet long and was inspired by the sleek and futuristic designs behind some of the world's most popular super cars.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

Naval Yachts told Robb Report the yacht was inspired by a client who is a super car enthusiast.

The LXT88, created by Turkey-based Naval Yachts, is 88 feet long and was inspired by the sleek and futuristic designs behind some of the world's most popular super cars.

Naval Yachts told Robb Report the yacht was inspired by a client who is a super car enthusiast.

"We took some touches from Lamborghini," Barış Dinc, co-owner of Naval Yachts, told Robb Reports.

A Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Spyder is presented on the first press day of the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.AP Photo/Jens Meyer

The LXT88 has an orange hull that follows the sleek lines of a super car and a stern with rough edges akin to the grill of a sports car.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

The yacht not only takes on the aesthetic of a super car, but it can go as fast as 42 knots, or about 48 miles per hour.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

Most yachts cruise at an average speed between 20 to 30 miles per hour.

The yacht will have a lightweight aluminum structure, two MTU 1600 V12 engines, and an inline stern drive system to maximize speed and maneuverability, Naval Yachts told Insider.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

The yacht will have a lightweight aluminum structure, two MTU 1600 V12 engines, and an inline stern drive system to maximize speed and maneuverability, Naval Yachts told Insider.

The vessel features a forward-facing jacuzzi to add to the luxury experience on the yacht.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

Naval Yachts told Insider it will release interior design concepts in the coming days.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

But, Boat International reported the LXT88 will include three cabins for guests and living quarters for two crew members.

The vessel will also have a saloon and dining area, per Boat International.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

Naval Yachts said in a press release the concept yacht is an attempt to combine the luxury experience of the yacht world with the speed and aesthetic of a super car.

Naval Yachts released a concept design for its LXT 88 on May 20, 2022.Courtesy of Naval Yachts

"With our innovative design and models that keep up with the modern world, we continue to ensure that our customers can reach the horizons they dream of in the most comfortable and safe way," the company said in its press release.

With our innovative design and models that keep up with the modern world, we continue to ensure that our customers can reach the horizons they dream of in the most comfortable and safe way, the company said in its press release.

Naval Yachts is not the first design studio and shipbuilder to create a ship concept inspired by a luxury vehicle. In 2020, Tecnomar released a cruiser in collaboration with Lamborghini for $3.5 million.

Tecnomar Lamborghini 63 cruiser ship was released in 2020.Courtesy of Tecnomar

Naval Yachts is not the first design studio and shipbuilder to create a ship concept inspired by a luxury vehicle. In 2020, Tecnomar released a cruiser in collaboration with Lamborghini for $3.5 million.

The Italian shipbuilder released a second Lamborghini vessel in 2021 — a 130-foot superyacht called the EVO 130 Hard Top.

Tecnomar's EVO 130 Hard Top superyachtCourtesy of Tecnomar

Another Italian company, Lazzarini Design Studio, unveiled a 63-foot yacht inspired by a Ferrari last year.

Lazzarini Design Studio unveiled its Gran Turismo Mediterranea yacht in 2021.Courtesy of Lazzarini Design Studio

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Take a look at this 88-foot yacht concept designed to imitate a luxury sports car with 'touches from Lamborghini'

The LXT88, created by Turkey-based Naval Yachts, is 88 feet long and was inspired by the sleek and futuristic designs behind some of the world's most popular super cars.

"We took some touches from Lamborghini," Barış Dinc, co-owner of Naval Yachts, told Robb Reports.

The LXT88 has an orange hull that follows the sleek lines of a super car and a stern with rough edges akin to the grill of a sports car.

The yacht not only takes on the aesthetic of a super car, but it can go as fast as 42 knots, or about 48 miles per hour.

The yacht will have a lightweight aluminum structure, two MTU 1600 V12 engines, and an inline stern drive system to maximize speed and maneuverability, Naval Yachts told Insider.

The vessel features a forward-facing jacuzzi to add to the luxury experience on the yacht.

Naval Yachts told Insider it will release interior design concepts in the coming days.

The vessel will also have a saloon and dining area, per Boat International.

Naval Yachts said in a press release the concept yacht is an attempt to combine the luxury experience of the yacht world with the speed and aesthetic of a super car.

Naval Yachts is not the first design studio and shipbuilder to create a ship concept inspired by a luxury vehicle. In 2020, Tecnomar released a cruiser in collaboration with Lamborghini for $3.5 million.

The Italian shipbuilder released a second Lamborghini vessel in 2021 — a 130-foot superyacht called the EVO 130 Hard Top.

Another Italian company, Lazzarini Design Studio, unveiled a 63-foot yacht inspired by a Ferrari last year.