The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom electric boat with Porsche Macan technology sets a speed record
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom sportsboat with powertrain from the electric Porsche Macan Turbo set a new speed record at the Monaco race, accelerating to 49.84 knots (92 km/h).
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Porsche has long been famous for its land speed records - most recently, the Taycan Turbo GT completed the Road Atlanta circuit in 1 minute and 33.8 seconds. But now the German company has also set a record on water. Albeit at a slower speed, but still a completely different surface.
This time the hero was not the Taycan, but the sports boat Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom - a joint development of Porsche and the Austrian shipbuilding company Frauscher. The 8.67-metre-long vessel takes its hull from the Frauscher 858 Fantom, as well as the electric propulsion system and battery from the most powerful Macan Turbo Electric.
Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom electric propulsion system. Illustration: Porsche AG
In contrast to the crossover, which develops up to 639 hp (470 kW), the runabout produces 544 hp (400 kW). Its top speed is around 90 km/h in Sport Plus mode, but during the Monaco competition the boat achieved an average speed of 92 km/h (49.84 knots) in two 1 km swims.
The boat certainly has less range than the Macan - just 100 kilometres at low speed and about 45 kilometres at a cruising speed of 41 km/h (22 knots). For comparison, the Macan Turbo Electric can travel up to 590 kilometres on the WLTP cycle.
The record-breaking specimen in Oakgreen Metallic colour is built in Runabout style with a closed bow and an under-deck cabin. But Frauscher also offers an alternative Air version with centre steering and an open lounge area on the bow.
The price matches the exclusivity - such a boat costs from €571,000 ($664,000), which is about five times the price of the Macan Turbo Electric.
Source: Porsche
