Sunreef and Brabus team up to create the Ultima 55, a James Bond-style supercar for the water

If James Bond ever fancied trading his Aston Martin for something a little more aquatic, this collaboration between Brabus and Sunreef, called the Ultima 55, might be just the ticket.

Sunreef Yachts and German performance brand Brabus have joined forces to create a seriously sleek luxury catamaran.

The Ultima 55 combines supercar-inspired styling with clever hidden features and enough power to make it seriously quick on the water.

And with its all-black appearance, it looks like it could have been built for James Bond on a very expensive getaway.

The Ultima 55 looks like a supercar that belongs on the water

The 55-foot catamaran has been given the full Brabus treatment, with an aggressive black exterior, exposed carbon fiber details and illuminated logos that make it look rather different from your average luxury yacht.

Brabus is known for transforming high-end cars into even more eye-catching performance machines, and it has brought that same attitude to the water with this new collaboration.

But the Ultima 55 is not just about looking good while cruising around a millionaire’s private island, it looks like a yacht that James Bond would enjoy.

The vessel packs twin six-cylinder marine engines modified by Brabus, each producing 725 horsepower.

That gives the catamaran a combined output of 1,450 horsepower, helping it reach speeds of up to 40 knots, or around 46 mph.

That is seriously quick for a boat of this size.

It also benefits from Sunreef’s advanced foiling system, which helps lift the vessel higher out of the water as it picks up speed, the technology reduces drag while improving stability and creating a smoother, quieter ride.

So while it might look like a supercar, the Ultima 55 has plenty of clever engineering going on beneath the surface, too.

Hidden features give the luxury yacht a James Bond makeover

The Brabus styling is only part of what makes this boat so interesting, because it has some rather nifty tricks up its sleeve.

When the yacht is stationary, platforms extend out from its sides, increasing its width by around two meters and creating a beach club area where passengers can relax close to the water.

There is also a hidden gangway that automatically extends at the touch of a button, meaning guests can step aboard without a permanently visible walkway spoiling the sleek design.

Inside, the clever features continue.

A carbon fiber dining table can extend and retract when needed, while sun loungers transform into sofas to make the most of the available space.

There is even a 43-inch television that rises out of a countertop when it is time to put your feet up and watch something.

Aluminium floor accents and illuminated Brabus logos complete the sporty interior, bringing the automotive-inspired look into the living spaces.

It is the kind of boat that makes relaxing at sea feel like an extremely high-end operation.

Sunreef and Brabus are opening a new chapter in luxury boating

The Ultima 55 is the first collaboration between the two brands, with further projects under discussion.

The collaboration also allows Brabus to move further into the high-performance multihull market, while helping Sunreef appeal to buyers who love cars as much as they love life on the water.

And there already appears to be interest in the project.

Wallpaper reported that one Ultima 55 had been sold, with two more sales in the pipeline at the time of publication.

With 1,450 horsepower, a 40-knot top speed and hidden features worthy of a spy movie, this yacht certainly makes a compelling case for swapping four wheels for two hulls.

Just do not expect Q to install any actual spy gadgets.

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