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Patrick Lahey, President of Triton Submarines LLC said: “We have always admired Aston Martin. The marque represents a deeply held passion for technology, engineering and timeless, elegant design. From our first interaction, it was apparent that Triton and Aston Martin were natural partners and our complementary values will be realised in this truly exciting project.” more
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Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman and his team have transformed Triton’s compact LP platform, creating a vehicle with inherently beautiful proportions. ‘Project Neptune is defined by its sleek, elegant exterior,’ says Reichman, ‘we have used forms and proportions that express the same devotion to design, engineering and beauty that shape our cars, such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar project.’ more
Marek Reichman, Aston Martin EVP and Chief Creative Officer commented: “The exterior design of Project Neptune owes a lot to the pursuit of performance. As with the Aston Martin Valkyrie, the hyper-car we are developing with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we have afforded as much attention to the hydrodynamics of the underside as we have the visible surfaces. Some of that detail may never be seen, but its effect will certainly be felt. more
John added: “The interior is quintessentially Aston Martin – a luxurious mix of hand-stitched leather and high-performance carbon fibre, assembled without obstructing the panoramic sight-lines that Triton submersibles are famous for.” [links]
“Project Neptune’s interior was a great challenge. Unlike a sports car where the interiors are installed into an open-sided cabin before the doors are fitted, everything you see inside will be lowered through the upper-hatch and assembled within the completed sphere of the pressure hull. We have been able to present a congruous aesthetic that defies its multi-part complex installation.” here
To mark this key milestone, Project Neptune’s final technical specification was announced today, confirming that the submersible will be able to dive to depths of 500 metres and carry two passengers and a pilot. By improving the hydrodynamic efficiency, reducing frontal area, and increasing the power; the submersible will have an anticipated sprint speed in excess of 5 knots and approximately four times the acceleration of Triton’s flagship 3300/3 model. more
Cosseted in luxurious comfort, the interior of Project Neptune is a uniquely relaxing environment in which to enjoy the immersive and captivating experience of diving a Triton submersible.
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Triton’s iconic spherical pressure hull is wrapped in a spectacular iridium-coated protective canopy. The metal oxide-veneer is not only beautiful, but provides clarity of vision on the surface and contrast below. [links]
Two elegantly proportioned sweeping side-pods eschew external equipment in favour of a deliberate visual clarity. Combined with the exposed carbon fibre wing, the exterior offers a striking visual reference to the submersible’s incredible performance.
In developing Project Neptune’s propulsion system, the teams were challenged to create a submersible that dives as an Aston Martin drives; with a comfort and potency that is endlessly enjoyable.
Triton worked with Aston Martin to develop a propulsion system that maintained the level of fine-grained precision Triton submersibles are renowned for, while providing the unprecedented level of performance desired by Aston Martin. Project Neptune features four times the power-to-weight ratio of Triton’s flagship Professional-level submersible.
To ensure it truly captures the identities of both companies, the luxury sub will be based on one of Triton’s existing three-person submarine platforms, which Aston Martin will use as a starting point to explore new designs and features. A concept image of Project Neptune depicts a sleek design, with a bubble-like cockpit at its center that provides a nearly 360 degree view.
The name Aston Martin is often associated with luxury cars, but if the company gets its way, it will also be a company that designs luxury submarines. more
This week, the company announced a new design for a luxury submersible vehicle it’s currently calling Project Neptune. Designed in collaboration with submarine maker Triton Submarines, Project Neptune is meant to combine the best of Triton’s diving and submarine operation experience with Aston Martin’s luxury design and craftsmanship. [links]
“We have used forms and proportions that express the same devotion to design, engineering and beauty that shape our cars, such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar project,” said Aston Martin executive vice president Marek Reichman.