In recent years, hydroplanes have only been developed as insane racing boats, but the stunning 8.3-meter Alpha-Centauri seeks to change the status quo by becoming the first luxury hydroplane to hit the leisure market. Are you already ecstatic!? You ought to be!

Powered by an enormous 9.4-liter big block Chevy, which is capable of producing between 550hp and 2,000hp, the prototype shown in the gallery below boasts 750hp and more than 1,000 Nm of torque, which would be more than sufficient for the majority of us. There is also a Scott twin-stage sprint jet, which works in tandem with the engine to deliver a maximum speed of 60 knots and incredible thrills.

The incredible Alpha-Centauri’s menacing hull is made of a special cellular sandwich composite with a stainless steel space frame to ensure it doesn’t shatter while traveling at those heart-stopping speeds; an exceptionally low drag coefficient may also aid in this regard.

Four bucket seats, a high-tech Raymarine navigation system, a digital dashboard, and a Rockford Fosgate audio system make it clear what a treasure this vehicle is. The production vessel could be yours for £120,000 plus VAT if you opt for the 550-hp model. If you desire more, you must pay more.