Famed Italian design studio Officina Armare, who specializes as a yacht and transportation design consultancy, recently unveiled its superyacht concept A88 GranSport. The 27-meter superyacht sports a sleek, sportive and modern design which are heavily influenced by automotive design and designed with aerodynamics in mind. With four overwater exhausts at the stern, multiple air intakes and a coupe-like roofline – which is made of large glass panels that allow guests to open and close depending on their liking or weather outside – it has the beauty and muscle of a hypercar, on water.
Key features combing the sporty performance with its sleek exterior includes a fiberglass hull and frozen grey coloring, creating a distinctive look in the superyacht market. Inside, there it is able to accommodate a total of eight guests in four cabins comprising two large masters and two twin cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms.
The first master is illuminated in natural light and includes a mini lounge area and sit-down shower while the second master sits forward. Onboard, there is a large aft deck with an open-air dining table, a smaller dining area for eight on the foredeck and a spacious galley on the lower deck with indoor dining that seats eight.
The layout is completely customizable to the tastes of the owner and can include two or three guest cabins and a crew cabin and many other options.
The A88 Gransport is fitted with a pair of 2,600-hp MTU 16V 2000 M94 diesel engines and boasts a top speed of 40 knots and a cruising speed of 35 knots, along with a 350-mile range.
