Get ready to witness a groundbreaking fusion of automotive and maritime innovation! Porsche and Frauscher Boats are redefining luxury and performance with their latest collaboration, unveiled at boot Düsseldorf 2026. But here’s where it gets even more exciting: the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre, a sports boat engineered entirely around the fully electric powertrain of the Porsche Macan, is making its world premiere alongside the Macan Turbo Concept Lago, a stunningly customized concept car. And this is the part most people miss—these two masterpieces mirror each other in design, blending the worlds of road and water seamlessly.
This German-Austrian partnership isn’t just about creating vehicles; it’s about pushing boundaries. Porsche’s fully electric BEV models, like the Taycan, Macan, and Cayenne Electric, are designed from the ground up as pure sports cars, leveraging the technical freedom of electric powertrains. Frauscher has adopted this philosophy, resulting in the 790 Spectre—a lightweight, agile, and efficient boat that sets new maritime benchmarks. But here’s the controversial question: Can a boat truly embody the soul of a sports car? We’ll let you decide.
The 790 Spectre, measuring 7.97 meters, isn’t just powered by Porsche’s electric drive system; it carries the brand’s DNA in every detail. From the Darkteal Metallic paintwork, part of Porsche’s Paint to Sample program, to the sideblades featuring ‘Frauscher x Porsche’ lettering, the boat screams exclusivity. The interior is equally impressive, with Porsche leatherette, sports seats bearing the Porsche Crest, and even a compass replacing the Sport Chrono stopwatch—a nod to its maritime roots.
But the synergy doesn’t stop there. The Macan Turbo Concept Lago, customized by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, incorporates yacht-inspired elements like real wood lining and marine-grade fabric. Even the keys for both the boat and SUV are identically finished in Darkteal Metallic. Is this the ultimate expression of luxury personalization, or is it overkill? Let us know in the comments.
While the Macan Turbo Concept Lago remains a design study, the 790 Spectre is available for order, alongside the Cayenne Electric, Porsche’s second fully electric SUV. With up to 850 kW in Turbo specification, the Cayenne isn’t just powerful—it’s an ideal tow vehicle for boat trailers, capable of hauling up to 3.5 tonnes. And this is where it gets even more intriguing: As electric vehicles dominate the roads, will they also conquer the seas?
Porsche and Frauscher are inviting you to explore this electrifying future. Dive deeper into the world of electromobility at Porsche’s Newsroom microsite and join the conversation. After all, the future of luxury and performance is here—and it’s electric.
