It took just a few weeks for it to move from showstopper to sold sign. Unveiled in Monaco and barely back from its first public outing, Lamborghini’s most ambitious nautical project has already found an owner.
The buyer remains anonymous, but the message is clear. When extreme design meets extreme power, someone will always be ready to sign.
A 7,600 horsepower monster on the water
The debut of the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT marked a serious statement. This is not a brand dabbling in lifestyle branding. It is a full scale, high performance yacht stretching just over 30 metres, built to look fast even when moored.
Under the deck sit three MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines, each delivering 2,600 horsepower. Combined, that adds up to a formidable 7,600 horsepower. On open water, the yacht can reach around 45 knots, comfortably pushing past 80 kilometres per hour. Three propellers handle propulsion, while twin 35 kW generators power onboard systems.
To put that into perspective, many motor yachts of this size prioritise comfort over outright speed. This one does both, and does so unapologetically. Standing on a marina pontoon, it feels less like looking at a boat and more like watching a supercar that has somehow learned to float.
According to engine manufacturer MTU, high output marine engines of this class are designed to balance raw power with reliability, something essential when performance expectations are this high.
Luxury, technology and unmistakable DNA
One glance is enough to spot the lineage. The exterior draws heavily from Lamborghini’s sharp edged design language, with inspiration taken from the Fenomeno concept. The angular silhouette, aggressive stance and bright Giallo Crius yellow paintwork leave little doubt about its origins. Even the lighting signature echoes the brand’s road going machines from Sant’Agata Bolognese.
Inside, the influence continues. Y shaped and hexagonal patterns appear throughout the cabin, alongside a steering wheel reminiscent of a supercar and a start button styled like that of an Aventador. It sounds theatrical, and it is, but everything serves a purpose. The layout feels intentional rather than gimmicky.
Owners can customise nearly every element through a bespoke programme inspired by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam approach. Materials, finishes and layouts are tailored to individual taste, reinforcing the yacht’s made to order philosophy.
Unlike the earlier Tecnomar 63, which leaned heavily into pure speed, the 101FT aims for balance. It accommodates up to nine guests across luxury suites, with three additional cabins for crew. This is a vessel designed for long weekends as much as high speed runs.
I was once invited aboard a far more modest performance yacht, and even then the blend of speed and comfort felt intoxicating. Multiply that by Lamborghini’s design confidence, and the appeal becomes obvious.
Immediate success and what comes next
The sale was confirmed by a broker from Banchero Costa Network, who announced the deal shortly after the yacht’s world premiere. One of the first units has already changed hands, and production will remain limited, with each example built on request.
Lamborghini’s chief executive Stephan Winkelmann summed up the ambition neatly, stating that the 101FT translates the brand’s DNA to the sea by combining performance, design and innovation into a new vision of nautical luxury.
Industry observers see this as more than a one off success. The Italian Sea Group, Lamborghini’s partner on the project, has already demonstrated demand for ultra exclusive, brand led yachts. With discussions underway about future hybrid propulsion, this first sale may simply be the opening chapter.
For Lamborghini, it signals a confident expansion beyond asphalt. For the rest of us, it is a reminder that there will always be a market for extreme performance, Italian design, bespoke luxury and nautical innovation – especially when they arrive together, already sold.
