# Auto-Inspired Powerboats This Mercedes-Cigarette Racing Boat Enjoys 2,200 Horsepower By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-boat References: [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1739804-1-1882849-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1455228701075) & [cigaretteracing](http://www.cigaretteracing.com/eng/41_sd_gt3.php) This spectacular [GT3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affalterbach-racing-gmbh) boat is a truly innovative racing boat developed by German automaker [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl) in collaboration with the Cigarette Racing Team. Just like last year, Mercedes and the Cigarette Racing Team have designed a new-powerboat -- inspired by a [high-flying Mercedes vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one) -- in time for the Miami International Boat Show. This particular powerboat is equipped with dual Mercury Racing engines, each of which is capable of pumping out 1,100 horsepower. This allows the boat to attain a top speed of well over 161 km/h. Pricing for this racing boat hasn't been revealed, although last year's edition was worth around $1.2 million. Regardless of price, this Mercedes-Cigarette racing boat is truly an effective vessel for joint advertising and a showcase of the latest automotive technology as it applies to the powerboat sector. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Auto-inspired Powerboats:** Opportunity to disrupt the powerboat industry by combining automotive technology with boat design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Potential for automotive manufacturers to expand into the powerboat market. - **Marine:** Opportunity for the powerboat industry to incorporate automotive technology and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Luxurious Electric Motorboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tridente.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantom-air.md) - [Luxury Collaboration Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8-polestar-edition-boat.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Luxury Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea.md) - [Powerful Soft-Top Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl.md)