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.

How much time did Richard Branson save compared to the previous amphibious channel crossing record?

• 2 hours

• 4.5 hours

• 5 hours

• 3 hours

What is the maximum speed of the Aquada sports car on water?

• 90 km/h

• 70 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 30 km/h

What feature allows the Aquada to transition from land to water?

• Retractable wings

• Detachable hull

• Inflatable pontoons

• Retractable wheels and water jet

Who was the first person to record an amphibious crossing of the English Channel?

• Richard Branson

• Ben Carlin

• Amelia Earhart

• Two Frenchmen

In what year were the first prototypes of the Aquada produced?

• 1999

• 2001

• 2003

• 2005