Aston Martin has collaborated with submersibles manufacturer Triton to create a concept for a limited-edition submarine, which it hopes will "redefine luxury for a select few".
Codenamed Project Neptune, the submarine was unveiled at this year's Monaco Yacht Show ? the yachting industry's biggest event, which takes place every September.
The "state-of-the-art" submersible combines the classic design features of Aston Martin's cars with Triton's deep-diving technologies.
The Project Neptune submarine is expected to cost around $4 million, and will be made in a limited-edition run of 12
Although few details and images have been revealed, the companies are billing Project Neptune as a vehicle that will "redefine luxury and performance for a select few". Reports circulating from the Monaco Yacht Show claim that only a dozen of the submarines will be available to purchase each year, and will each cost around $4 million (approximately £3 million). This is more than twice the amount of Aston Martin's One-77 car, which costs around $1.85 million.
Renders show the futuristic three-person submarine with a bubble-like cabin, encased within a silver and black body ? which Aston Martin vice president Marek Reichman likens to the brand's Valkyrie car.
Renders show the submarine with a bubble-like cabin, encased within a silver and black body ? which Aston Martin vice president Marek Reichman likens to the Valkyrie car
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