Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Underwater Car - Completely Useless, But Worth a Look

Not to be mistaken with the numerous ridiculous car-boat hybrids that have been created for no apparent reason, this innovation exhibits an even greater level of ridiculousness. Now keep in mind, I like ridiculousness because it provides comedic relief from logic and reason, but sometimes you just come across something which makes no sense. With that being said, let's take a look at Rinspeed's underwater car.





Okay, so if you watched the video, you're probably wondering who/what/why/where/how? Very good questions, and I'd like to answer them. The "who?" and "what?" questions are rather self-explanatory. Rinspeed, one of those "future development companies" created a zero-emissions sports car that can go underwater to a depth of ten meters. As for why they did this, it would appear that no one else had attempted to build one and they saw the opportunity. As for where it was built, how the f&ck should I know? It was shown at the Geneva motor show a couple years ago, if that helps satisfy that question.

Rinspeed's boss, an acknowledged James Bond enthusiast, had apparently wanted to build this vehicle for around 30 years. There's a whole whackload of information about this vehicle HERE for those who wish to educate themselves on this crazy automobile. 

Just for entertainment purposes, let's pretend this vehicle actually went into production. What type of person would purchase it? The average doctor, lawyer, plumber, garbageman, dentist, district attorney and cashier would have no use for a vehicle with underwater capabilities, but I'll tell you who would use it - the Traveling Businessman. He is forever conquering new territory, and making new business deals. Could the sea be his final frontier?


 

23 comments:

  1. So then wouldnt it be a submarine?

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  2. zombie idk, i think it looks more like an underwater car. im just sayin. but i would love one of these. what if they paved a rd under the ocean and made bridges and shit.
    -Metalcore

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  3. Hey, if I can live out my 007 fantasies? So be it.

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  4. technically any car you drive off a bridge can be an underwater car. but umm this does look pretty awesome.

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  5. Wait you mean it doesn't even close? It's a convertible? So you have to be wearing swimming attire. And what about all the electronic stuff in the car?

    I was more fascinated by the fact that the car was driving itself!

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  6. whatevas. i've always wanted this car, still do. look at all the fun u could have with it

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  7. underwater driving reminds me of Jacky Chan and Jaws from Moonraker in Cannonball Run

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  8. Hey, Merpeople are an untapped market. Only if you aren't a shoe salesman...

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  9. As a guy who can't swim, I am absolutely terrified of this idea.

    I think a fair question to ask is: is it giant squid proof?

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  10. sometimes technology rules (internet, medicine) but sometimes it's damn retarded....THIS.

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  11. Is it bad that the very first question that came to mind is "I wonder what kind of depth it has".

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  12. eat your heart out James Bond!

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  13. It's exactly what people form Africa needed.

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  14. what the fuck is wrong with you assholes. Fuck the car that Traveling business man is a Mack. You should create a blog on the exploits of a traveling business man. I love the hat. He must fight the chicks off with a stick. I'm not gay but....He makes me consider it. Just for the sport of course!

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  15. They have been trying to make a car like this since the 70's

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  16. My question is, who wouldn't want one!?!?

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