Mercedes-Benz and Cigarette Racing are at it again, with a boat inspired by the AMG GT S

By Stephen Edelstein Published February 13, 2015

Mercedes-Benz and Cigarette Racing have an ongoing love affair, with the boatmaker building limited-edition racing craft inspired by Mercedes’ sportiest cars.

The latest product of this collaboration is the 50 Marauder GT S Concept. Previewed last month and unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show this week, it’s inspired by the Mercedes AMG GT S.

Dressed in black and AMG Solarbeam Yellow, the boat is 50 feet long and eight feet wide, but Cigarette managed to drop 1,000 pounds of weight compared to a standard boat of similar size.

While the AMG GT S may have a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 producing 503 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque under its elongated hood, the 50 Marauder GT S has something a little more impressive.

The engine room sports a pair of Mercury Racing V8s, each capable of 1,550 hp. That’s enough for a top speed of 135 mph.

The interior is trimmed in black and AMG Solarbeam Yellow to match the exterior, which also features a large AMG logo for posturing purposes.

Other notable features include computerized controls, Bluetooth, four high-defintion displays, and a Garmin-based navigation system.

The 50 Marauder GT S Concept is one of a kind, and comes with a price tag of $1.2 million. The car is sold separately.

Stephen Edelstein

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Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars…

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