Inspired by the 2011 SLS AMG, Cigarette’s custom AMG ALUBEAM Silver painted 46-foot ‘Rider’ packs a pair of twin-turbo 552-inch powerhouses.
Two of the hottest niche market performance brands in the world – Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing – have partnered to produce a high-tech 46-foot, 2,700 horsepower water-going rocket ship! While each brand’s sandbox is as different as asphalt and water, both AMG and Cigarette use their racing expertise to develop extremely high performance machines for passionate enthusiasts.
Going on sale in May, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was developed exclusively by Mercedes-AMG, the high performance and motorsports division of Mercedes-Benz. Featuring a lightweight aluminum space frame, hand built 563-horsepower AMG V8 engine and signature “Gullwing” doors, the SLS AMG has already captured the hearts of exotic car enthusiasts.
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing have developed a long-standing professional relationship, allowing Mercedes-AMG to provide manufacturing expertise and materials to enhance one of Cigarette Racing’s top models, the 46-foot Rider.
The new custom Rider features hand-applied AMG ALUBEAM silver paintwork also available on the SLS AMG. This process, used exclusively by AMG, covers body surfaces like a metallic skin, targeting light reflections to further emphasize exterior character lines and design details. Showcasing the state of the art nanotechnology, this unique finish imbeds tiny pigments of color measuring just 30 to 50 nanometres. The ALUBEAM silver is contrasted with AMG Designo Mystic White metallic in a bold design echoing the Mercedes-AMG logo. Inside, the boat features marine-grade upholstery that resembles the two-tone AMG Designo porcelain and white Nappa leather offered
on the SLS AMG.
While many of the influences of the SLS AMG can be seen in the exterior paintwork and interior, the true benefits of the inspiration can be found below the surface. With more than 100 innovations on display, the all-new 46-foot Rider serves as a technology showcase for Cigarette. From the propulsion system to the rigging, a clean sheet approach was utilized to build the AMG-inspired Rider. Powered by a pair of revolutionary twin-turbocharged 552 cubic inch, 1,350 horsepower Mercury Racing engines, the custom Rider has an estimated top speed in
excess of 130 mph!
For more information about Mercedes-Benz products: www.mbusa.com
For more information about Cigarette powerboats: www.cigaretteracing.com/legendary