The story of Rising Sun, a billionaire’s yacht

The Rising Sun was originally built for Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, in 2004. It is currently owned by David Lawrence Geffen, who purchased it in 2010. The yacht’s plans were created by designer Jon Bannenberg, owner of the Bannenberg & Rowell Design brand, and it was constructed by the German company Lürssen.

The yacht has a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure; it’s powered by 4 engines. The maximum speed it can reach is 28 knots. It weighs 7,600 tons.

Are you interested in the luxury it provides?

It’s so amazing it will make you dizzy! The yacht's value is calculated at a revolutionary amount of USD 200 billion. Rising Sun offers a living space of over 8,000 m² on five levels and further 3,300 m² are occupied by the deck space. It can accommodate 16 guests in its luxurious cabins, allowing for a 45-man crew. The interior was designed by the company Seccombe Design. What can you find here? A Jacuzzi, a gym, a wine cellar, a sauna, a spa, a private cinema with plasma TV and a basketball court, which can be turned into a heliport.

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Who is David Geffen

Together with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, he founded the film studio DreamWorks. He is also known for his business and music projects in the film industry. He founded the recording company Geffen Records and collaborated with artists such as Aerosmith, Eagles, Elton John and Nirvana.

Geffen doesn’t own only this yacht, but also the Pelorus, which, however, doesn’t offer such level of luxury.

Why Mosquito? An expression loaded with history

The Mosquito car alludes to the famous De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito, a British fighter aircraft that proved to be a great success during World War II. It was a tough nut to crack for Luftwaffe fighters, which could hardly ever catch up with it thanks to its high speed. It was also appreciated for its lightweight design.

How much do we know for sure at this point?

The Mosquito is supposed to have the weight of 974 kilograms and it should be made of carbon. An atmospherically filled eight-cylinder engine of American origin will be hidden under its hood. Its power will be around 600 hp, with a torque of 650 Nm. It could accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 2.9 seconds. You can expect a maximum speed of up to 320 km/h.

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A strong, almost wild look

The exterior should mainly highlight the angular aerodynamics of the car. The aggressive body kit and the huge back wing, an essential part of a race car, catch the eye. The interior should carry in the spirit of minimalism.

The company expects to produce 18 pieces, with the idea in mind that each car may look a little different according to the customer's wishes. The price is not yet set, the estimate is about 30 million crowns. The Mosquito could be available as soon as in two years.