In a realm where innovation meets fantasy, car designer Frank M. Rinderknecht and his team at the Swiss mobility lab Rinspeed have turned a childhood dream into reality with the creation of the sQuba, the world’s first and only true submersible car. This marvel of automotive engineering takes inspiration from the iconic Lotus submarine car featured in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me” but adds a unique twist to the aquatic adventure.
Frank M. Rinderknecht, a 64-year-old automotive visionary whose lifelong enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of conventional car design has culminated in the sQuba, is leading this innovative project. This submersible marvel, in contrast to its movie counterpart, is a convertible as well as a stylish underwater vehicle that adds a little luxury to the ocean’s depths.
The sQuba’s amphibious capabilities allow it to seamlessly transition from land to underwater, offering a driving experience that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. The inspiration drawn from James Bond’s Lotus is evident, but the sQuba introduces a level of sophistication with its convertible design, ensuring that the thrill of underwater exploration comes with a touch of open-air freedom.
One notable feature of the sQuba is its commitment to passenger safety and comfort. Equipped with oxygen masks for passengers, the car ensures a secure and enjoyable journey beneath the waves. Furthermore, the interior boasts a quick-drying mechanism, ensuring that the transition from aquatic escapade to land-based luxury is as seamless as the car’s amphibious maneuvers.
Underwater explorers and auto aficionados alike are holding their breath in anticipation as the sQuba appears as a monument to the seemingly endless possibilities of car design. In addition to paying homage to cinematic marvels, Rinderknecht’s design ventures far into unexplored territory, opening the door for a new era in which driving underwater is not only a fantasy but an incredible reality.