Super-Car to Super-Boat : The XSR48 - World's FIRST 'Super-Car on Water'

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NO BOUNDARIES !

All things moving fast have almost all things common about them - fast engines, sleek shapes, the ear-deafening sounds, the flauntability amongst a lot of similar emotions and of course - the ADRENALINE RUSH !


Whether land, air or water - Speed Connoisseurs want to make sure that they are that little faster than their 'fastest enemy' !

Let's Welcome XSMG - a world class racing heritage in powerboats. Its founders and senior management have broken 12 world records and won two world championships and three European championships. With such credentials, who better than them to come up with this watered-down supercar.

THE XS MARINE GROUP

The company combines a passion for racing and winning pedigree with a unique blend of skills and experience including:

1) Marine manufacturing, marketing and retailing
2) Global sponsorship, sports marketing and IP development
3) Luxury superbrand marketing
4) Business and financial management


Such an array of services catering to a vast market help XSMG in knowng the exact pulse of the client it targets it's 1.2 million Sterling Pound 'Bugatti Veyron of the Sea'.

The Philosophy that goes into their designs is - 'Speed, performance,and the ultimate in design and technology are all fundamental to XSMG but what lies at the heart of its philosophy is the concept of the world's first true superboat.'

DIBS '08 LAUNCH

Launched at the recently concluded Dubai International Boat Show '08, the XSR48created waves worldwide through its launch. Commenting on why the DIBS '08 was the right platform for XSR48's launch, XSMG Marine CEO, Ian Sanderson commented "The Middle East is the world's primary emerging market and at last year's show we tested the water with brochures and models. This year we are back, and will exhibit, for the first time anywhere, the first finished production XSR48. Displaying a rare synergy of form and function, the XSR48's iconic, F1-style architecture exudes dynamism even when static and it is certain to make waves at marinas across the Middle East."

THE XSR48

Manufactured at the internationally renowned Berthon Shipyard in Lymington and developed by a number of world class design and construction partners including legendary hull designer Fabio Buzzi, award winning superyacht designers Redman Whiteley Dixon and High Modulus the world’s leading exponent in composite marine structures - the XSR48's main consideration was to never sacrifice style for speed.


The XSR48 is a supercar on water, a luxury powerboat with supercar looks. With a total of no less than 1600hp from two bi-turbo diesel engines, the XSR48 has supercar acceleration to match its stunning appearance.

DESIGN AND HERITAGE

XSMG Marine is committed to a design philosophy focused on stunning external aesthetics to match its exceptional performance - a mix of form and function.

Over 55,000 man hours have gone into the development of the XSR48, with designers, naval architects, craftsmen and engineers exploring every aspect of the hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, aesthetics, ergonomics, propulsion, power and performance.


The XSR48 is the result of the experience and proven success of Ian Sanderson and Peter Dredge, the founders of XSMG. Racing and winning defines Ian and Peter, who have together broken 11 world records, won the world's toughest powerboat racing championship (the 2001 European Endurance Championship) and have been awarded the prestigious RYA 'Yachtsman of the Year' award no less than three times.

TECH SPECS

DIMENSIONS -

Length - overall: 14.60m
Length - hull: 13.10m
Beam (max.): 3.13m
Beam (w/o stab inflated) 2.60m
Height above waterline: 2.20m
Height - overall (excl. props): 3.00m
Draft to keel (excl. props): 0.75m
Draft (incl. props): 1.10m
Draft at speed (incl. props): 0.40m
Displacement (@ half load): 8,750kg
Fuel capacity: 1000 litres
Fresh-water capacity: 150 litres

DRIVETRAIN (TRANSMISSION) -

Propulsion: ZF Trimax 2200 surface drives
Transmission: ZF 312 2-speed gearboxes
Propellers: Rolla 17/4/PH stainless steel
Trim Tabs: ZF-Trimax full race composite tabs
Rudders: Trimax twin rudders

DRIVETRAIN (ENGINE) -

All the below options use Diesel.

Standard (1600bhp): 2x 11.3L Isotta Fraschini L1306 - 588kW

Option 1 (2000bhp): 2x 11.3L Isotta Fraschini L1306 - Race Spec

Option 2 (1410bhp): 2x 12.0L CAT C12 - 526 kW

Maximum speed : from 70 knots up to 85 knots


WATCH THIS SPACE

XSMG, in a bid to prove the XSR48's speed and endurance is going all out Super-Car style...having a Le Mans of its own kind.

The ISLE OF WIGHT - and a 24 Hour Endurance Record consisting of many racing legs is in the pipeline.

Watch this space to know when and what happens, as it happens.