Riding in the Mercedes-AMG Cigarette Racing 515 Project One boat at 119 mph
On Thursday morning, I hopped on the new Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE, and became the first non-employee to experience the potency of Formula One at sea. Its top speed is a delirious 140 miles per hour, and it’s capable of a face-numbing 3100 horsepower. I’m still feeling the tingle of wind burn.
We glided out to sea at a smooth crawl, and once in open waters, the skipper cranked up the throttle. “Wooooo!” I screamed, along with a few expletives, as we coasted along the water. The wind scraped against my cheeks and billowed my clothes. Forget about scrolling through your phone when the Project One is on the move. My eyelids flickered from the force of the rushing ocean air. A mixture of euphoria, suspense, and a wee bit of anxiety…
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