Four years after introducing the most powerful engine for yachts, the V12-2000, MAN Truck and Bus has launched a new generation, high speed engine, the V12X. The official launch will take place at the Cannes Yacht Festival in France at the French Riviera Old Port, Sept. 6-11.
The latest MAN creation develops 2200 HP (1618 kw) at 2300 rpm. The 12-cylinder engine, with 30 liters displacement is unique in the marine pleasure market.
As all other MAN compact, high speed, diesel engines, the V12X fully meets the EPA Tier 3 recreational, China Marine Recreational Stage II, IMO Tier II and RCD 2013/53/UE, 97/68/EC emission standards and directives.
The new engine is designed for installation into medium and larger size motor yachts, sport fishing boats and cruisers. MAN Truck and Bus has a strong and lengthy collaboration with many yacht builders such as Azimut-Benetti group, Beneteau Yachts, Ferretti Group, Princess Yachts and others.
Werner Kübler, head of the MAN engineering department, says that the V12X engine marks the start of the next generation of yacht engines. “We are acknowledging this milestone in engine technology with the new name V12X and giving the distinctive engine cover an X design. The redesign of the MAN V12X is accompanied by extra displacement for shipyards. As always, we have retained the excellent power-to-weight ratio that MAN engines are known for.”
The full range of the MAN diesel engines (6, 8 and 12-cylinder engines with the power of 730 to 2000 hp) recently have been approved for use of a “green” fuel obtained from waste and residues of animal and plant origin, cellulosic biomass and hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO). Engines potentially using a renewable diesel fuel release for approximately 30% fewer particles and approximately 10% less nitrogen oxide. Use of renewable diesel fuel contributes to sustainable boating without loses in the drive’s efficiency. PSR
Natasa Mulahalilovic is Marine Analyst at Power Systems Research
