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Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre Surpasses the 50-Knot Mark
The Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre electric sports boat, jointly developed by Porsche and Austrian boatbuilder Frauscher, has set a new speed record at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. With an average speed of 51.05 knots (94.5 km/h), the boat broke the symbolic 50-knot barrier for the first time and set a new competition record.
At the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, held from July 8 to 11, 2026, at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre competed in the speed competition against numerous international teams and innovative electric boats. The challenge is to achieve the highest average speed over two runs on a historic 500-metre course along the Monaco coastline. With an average time of 38.2 seconds and a speed of 51.05 knots, the Spectre secured victory and surpassed the previous record of 49.84 knots, set by the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom the year before.
“Surpassing the record set just last year once again is an extraordinary achievement by the entire team. The 790 Spectre impressively demonstrates the potential unlocked through the consistent joint development of the boat, hull, and electric powertrain.”
Stefan Frauscher
Managing Director of Frauscher Bootswerft
Developed for Electric Propulsion from the Outset
While the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom was based on an existing boat platform and adapted for electric propulsion, the new 790 Spectre was designed from the ground up as an electric boat. From the early stages of development, the hull, weight distribution, and battery concept were specifically engineered to meet the requirements of the electric powertrain. The result is a lighter, more compact sports boat offering even greater efficiency and performance.
Once again, the boat features drive technology from the all-electric Porsche Macan Turbo, integrated into a specially developed boat concept. Here, too, Porsche Engineering demonstrates how automotive expertise can be successfully transferred to other sectors.
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“The new record impressively demonstrates the potential of electric mobility: Electric drives not only enable locally emission-free operation but also prove their performance and efficiency under the most demanding competitive conditions.”
Jörg Kerner
Vice President Product Line Macan at Porsche
Successful Partnership on the Water
The collaboration between Porsche and Frauscher began in 2022 with a shared vision of harnessing the potential of modern electric drive technologies for the maritime sector. By breaking the 50-knot barrier, the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre sends a strong signal for the future of electric mobility on the water.
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