Supercar Blondie drives amphibious truck that crawls like a crab from land to ocean
- The Shamal is an eight-wheel amphibious tank
- It has screw-on propellers, and it’s totally buoyant
- It costs $200,000
Published on Feb 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
This is the Shamal, an eight-wheel amphibious truck.
With the screw-on propeller, it can reach water speeds of up to 6.4 KM/H – that’s 4.3MPH – and it’s totally buoyant.
The only problem is it costs $200,000.
Check it out in the clip above!
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
