Amphibious Cars

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Introduction

Amphibious cars are cars that drive on water like a boat and they can also drive on land like a car. You might be thinking amphibious cars are new, but they aren't, in fact the 1st amphibious car was made in 1899 by Magrelen Amphiboum. Now amphibious cars can go up to 70 km/h. Amphibious cars are very hard to make because there are boat regulations that contradict car regulations that they have to solve. To drive in style in a new amphibious car you'll need about... $400 000. 

Project Info

• Grade catagory:7-9

• Team size: 1 or 2

• Subject area: engineering

• Project type: experimental

• Language: English

• Summary: We tried (successfully) to make an amphibious car from a regular remote controlled car, we also give some information on amphibious cars in general.

• Software tools:

• Hardware tools: digital camera, Styrofoam, saw, tape, Vaseline, remote controlled car, remote, paint, Cling wrap, stickers and a screwdriver.

• Source of idea: Fraser Titley (teammate)

• Special skills: Flash Player

• Awards: participation award last year, THIS YEAR WE HOPE TO GET SOME MOULA!