U.I.M
Powerboat P1 World Championship
Since the
coming back to the offshore racing world in 2006, FPT
forms a strategic partnership with Sunseeker
Sales Group, which is attempting to secure the SuperSport
Class title in the 2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship.
The boat, a Sunseeker Challenger which is a race
version of the Sunseeker XS2000, is equipped with twin
5.9 litre NEF 400 turbo diesel engines, capable of a
constant power of 480hp at 3000rpm.
Equipped with
quality marine components to guarantee high performance,
the engine features FPT's latest light-weight engine
construction technology in a compact package. It exhibits
superb fuel efficiency and a power-to-weight ratio that
forces the possibility of higher speeds. The smooth
power, together with the outstanding torque characteristics
and low emissions, makes the engine an outstanding choice
for professional powerboat racing.
According to Barry
McGovern, P1
commercial director , the agreement between FPT and
Sunseeker adds another dimension to the championship
with the first Formula one-style engine tie-up, something
that will capture the interest of the marine and motorsports
industries.
The 2007 championship will be played
in 6 stages:
- 5th - 6th May,
Valletta, Malta
- 26th - 27th May, Naples, Italy
-
30th June - 1st July, Travemunde, Germany
- 25th
- 26th August, Cowes, UK
- 8th - 9th September,
Zeebrugge, Belgium
- 29th - 30th September, Portiamo,
Portugal
Powerboat
P1
