Richard Branson Sets New World Record: Driving Across the English Channel in an Amphibious Sports Car

Richard Branson set a new record by crossing the English Channel in an amphibious sports car, the Aquada, in just over an hour and a half. The car, which can travel at high speeds on both land and water, features retractable wheels and a water jet for aquatic propulsion. The Aquada's design includes a bonded aluminum space frame and a composite body. Previous amphibious crossings were much slower, with the first recorded in the 1950s. The Aquada was developed to meet UK regulations for both land and water use.

What safety features does the Aquada have to prevent accidents while transitioning between land and water?

Who were the only two individuals to have previously crossed the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle before Branson?