# Sports Car-Inspired Luxury Superyachts The Gran Turismo Mediterranea Takes Cues from Ferrari By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-12-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/14/the-folding-rear-deck-of-this-prancing-horse-inspired-hyperyacht-holds-your-ferrari/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-folding-rear-deck-of-this-prancing-horse-inspired-hyperyacht-holds-your-ferrari) & [lazzarinidesignstudio](https://www.lazzarinidesignstudio.com/)  The Gran Turismo Mediterranea (GTM) is a luxury yacht inspired by [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt) sports cars. In addition to its sports car inspiration, the superyacht has a designated sports car bay, allowing users to bring their luxury vehicles with them on a luxury yacht tour. [Lazzarini Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embryon-speed-boat) is the brainpower that crafted the sleek GTM concept. It aims to evoke the Prancing Horse in its mannerism and style. The concept design boasts 88 feet in length and is made using carbon fiber. Moreover, the yacht features a sporty cockpit and gullwing doors. The marine machine is powered by a hybrid propulsion system comprising a trio of MAN [v-12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-25) engines, an Arneson transmission, and a central Hamilton Jet drive that propels the yacht into high speeds. Image Credit: Lazzarini Design Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports Car-inspired Luxury Yachts:** Luxury yacht design takes cues from sports car design to create a stylish and innovative vessel. - **Design-automotive Crossover:** Innovative designers are increasingly combining elements of automotive design with other products and industries to create exciting new concepts. - **Multitasking Vehicles:** Yachts are being designed to serve multiple functions, such as including space and specialized equipment for luxury car storage and transport. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Yachts:** Luxury yacht designers can utilize automotive design elements to create unique, high-end vessels that stand out in the market. - **Automotive Design:** Innovative automotive designers can expand their creativity by exploring new product design crossovers with other industries. - **Luxury Travel:** The luxury travel industry can offer added value to customers by allowing them to take their favorite luxury cars with them on vacation through specialized yacht designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Customizable Luxurious Superboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-superboat.md) - [Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnz-lamborghini-mega-yacht-88m.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-ly-680.md) - [Luxury Transparent Hull Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Electric Motorboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tridente.md) - [Italian Luxury EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granturismo-ev.md)