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Bugatti Veyron of the sea

By Paul Johnson on Oct 08, 2007 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

XSR48 Described as a ‘supercar on water’ and the ‘Bugatti Veyron of the sea’, the XSR48 is a 48-foot luxury powerboat with two bi-turbo diesel engines which output 1,600 horsepower. Its carbon-fibre hull/deck structure is based on an F1 style monocoque right through to the cockpit and dashboard. The designers behind the vessel include Fabio Buzzi, Redman Whiteley Dixon and High Modulus, one of the world’s leading exponents in composite marine structures. It is to be be manufactured at the Berthon Shipyard in Lymington, UK.

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