Great Scott, Lexus Created A Real Life Hoverboard

In 1989, Back To The Future II gave moviegoers a glimpse into the future, and the two things that stuck out to viewers were self-lacing sneakers and hoverboards. And now, Lexus is about to make good on one of those promises with the Lexus Hoverboard. As Doc Brown would say, “Great Scott!”

That’s right guys.. A few days ago, Lexus released a teaser video (shown below), showing what appears to be a real-life hoverboard. According to their press release, Lexus partnered with world leading experts in super conductive technology to create one of the most advanced hoverboards ever developed. The Lexus Hoverboard operates using magnetic levitation to achieve amazing frictionless movement. Liquid nitrogen cooled superconductors and permanent magnets combine to allow Lexus to create the impossible.

Check it out for yourself:

Wrapped in a design that is uniquely Lexus, the hoverboard features the iconic Lexus spindle grille signature shape and uses materials found in the luxury car brand, from the high tech to natural bamboo. The Lexus Hoverboard is part of the 4th project in the Lexus ‘Amazing in Motion’ campaign that showcases the creativity and innovation of the Lexus brand, and testing of the Lexus Hoverboard will be taking place in Barcelona, Spain over the coming weeks.

Naturally, many people are calling shenanigans on the whole thing (especially in light of the recent Funny or Die hoax), but Wired shows us that it’s real and explains the science behind the hoverboard.

Unfortunately for us, the Lexus Hoverboard is a prototype and won’t be offered for sale. 🙁