From Asphalt to Ocean: A Fusion of Design Languages
With the unveiling of the AB 110S, AB Yachts introduces more than just another performance vessel—it presents a superyacht shaped by the vocabulary of automotive elegance. Designed in collaboration with the Italian firm EXE Design, the 110-foot model stands as the first in the AB fleet to merge the aesthetics of car culture with the dynamics of high-performance yachting. Drawing on a legacy of speed and sport, EXE’s automotive fluency lends the vessel a sense of motion, even at rest.
EXE Design’s Stefano Bedoni described the project as the meeting point between two distinct yet compatible worlds: the visual clarity and aggressive lines of performance vehicles, and the engineering precision demanded by open water. The result is a sport version that distinguishes itself from the existing AB 110—not through superficial touches, but through a coherent, muscular stance that elevates the yacht’s presence while honoring its technical DNA. From bow to stern, the silhouette bears the tension of forward momentum, carefully honed by designers who understand that every contour must serve both beauty and speed.
The AB 110S also introduces a bold new chapter in AB Yachts’ design language. It brings the fleet’s total model count to eight, joining a family known for its blend of power and luxury. But this vessel goes further—its architecture, while unmistakably marine, is visually anchored in the road. This is a yacht that draws inspiration from supercars, but remains tethered to the sea by its advanced naval engineering. In doing so, it challenges the conventions of what a sport yacht should look and feel like.
Convertible Horizons: A Yacht Built to Adapt
Beyond its striking profile, the AB 110S surprises with functional elegance. It’s a hard-top convertible in the most literal sense—a floating performance machine that opens to the elements at will. The flydeck features a retractable hardtop that silently glides into place, offering shade where needed while preserving uninterrupted access to the sky. At the helm, a retractable sunroof and transparent companionway let natural light cascade into the salon, connecting the interior spaces to the ever-shifting sky and sea.
The cockpit itself is equally adaptive. A retractable cover composed of sliding slats expands or contracts to shape shade and airflow as desired, balancing exposure with comfort in a way that echoes luxury car design more than traditional yachting solutions. These thoughtful integrations allow for a more fluid onboard experience—an environment where transitions between shelter and sun are silent, seamless, and guided by gesture rather than effort.
Perhaps the most poetic detail lies forward in the “flying couch”—a wraparound, elevated sofa in the bow that offers panoramic views and a sculptural sense of calm. It’s a space designed not only for rest but for reflection, where passengers can experience the ocean in cinematic proportions. Combined with the plush upper-deck lounge, the AB 110S reimagines outdoor living as both meditative and exhilarating, allowing guests to tailor their environment as precisely as the crew tailors their itinerary.
A Machine of Momentum and Quiet Authority
While its design commands attention, the AB 110S is, at heart, an engineering statement. Beneath its aerodynamic surface lies a trio of MAN V-12 engines, each delivering 2,200 horsepower. This formidable powertrain propels the yacht to a top speed of 48 knots—approximately 55 miles per hour on open water—placing it well above the performance of its predecessor, the AB 110. The leap in capability is not incremental, but evolutionary, cementing the 110S as a category-defining vessel for those who expect both luxury and adrenaline.
What’s remarkable is how this power is delivered. AB Yachts promises zero vibration and total soundproofing in the engine room—an assurance that the fury below deck remains unheard and unfelt above. That silence allows for immersive onboard comfort even while traveling at near-racing speeds, a duality rarely achieved in the world of high-speed yachts. It is the maritime equivalent of driving a supercar with the hush of an electric limousine—a harmony of aggression and calm.
The AB 110S joins a lineup that includes the AB 80, AB 95, AB 95S, AB 100, AB 110, and the flagship AB 130. Yet this model doesn’t simply expand the range—it redefines it. It offers a vision of what sport yachts can become when performance engineering meets cinematic design. Fast, sculptural, and precise, the AB 110S is less a vessel than a velocity-tuned sculpture—built not only to move, but to move you.