Jalopnik: quadski

Saleen Developing Gibbs Aquada And Quadski For American Market

Wes Siler — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Saleen will be conducting manufacturing design and engineering work required to bring the Gibbs Aquada and Quadski to the North American market. Gibbs plans to introduce the models here late in 2009 or early in 2010. In addition to working on production processes for the amphibians, Saleen is also looking at ways to improve their performance.

Sort of a cross between a Jet Ski and a quad bike, the Quadski can reach speeds of 40 mph on land and water. Not just a big toy, it can be a valuable tool to rescue workers and military personnel that need to rapidly cross varied terrains. The Aquada is intended to work as a sports car on the road and a speedboat on the water. Capable of reaching 110 mph on land and 40 mph on water, its 175 HP motor is capable of towing water-skiers as well.

We're really looking forward to getting our hands on both machines. Anyone know where we can get "Save the Enzos" printed on a Speedo? [via WWJ]

DOD to Evaluate Gibbs Amphibious Vehicles

Davey G. Johnson — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:30:00 EDT

The Department of Defense is looking south of the equator for new amphibious, personalized-type landing craft, having signed a development contract with New Zealand-based Gibbs Technologies to evaluate mil-spec versions of their Aquada, Humdinger and Quadski vessel/vehicles. We're wondering if the SEAL-carrying Aquada variant will carry a large set of speakers that blare the "Miami Vice" theme to strike fear in the hearts of beachfront men with RPGs. Meanwhile, we still want a DUKW with a GMC MotorHome body grafted on.

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut, Sometimes You Don't — The Quadski ATV

Ray Wert — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:43:19 EDT

And speaking of Transformers — here's an ATV which'll probably feel at home in both the new Michael Bay directed flick, as well as in pretty much any Bond movie. It's an all-terrain vehicle with a 140 bhp engine and a 50 mph top speed, but then it can pop the tires up and sink the engine into the pool for a dip, turning it into a handy little jetski giving new meaning to the term all-terrain. Now all we need is a mash-up of the Bond theme and "You've Got The Touch" and we'll be all set to go.

Quadski ATV That Turns Into A Jetski [Gizmodo]