Pershing 140: the new flagship is born
The 2015 edition of Monaco Yacht Show wrote a new page in the history of one of Italy’s most extraordinary yachting brands. It was not by chance that Pershing chose to present its new flagship in the world capital of mega yachts. This superyacht is indeed a gift to all enthusiasts on the occasion of Pershing’s 30th anniversary. The Pershing 140, the first to be built in light alloy, is expected to make its debut in 2018.
“Last July we showed the Owners that took part in Pershing’s 30th anniversary celebrations in Palma de Majorca the first renderings of the new yacht, and their reaction was exactly like mine is every time I look at the pictures of this new amazing flagship: a shudder of excitement. What we call ‘thrill’ within the Company that only Pershing is able to give” – comments Ferretti Group’s CEO Alberto Galassi. “The reaction of the media during the press conference we held in Monaco was the same. This is why I can’t wait for this incredible vessel to be built: I want to see it growing month after month. I am sure the Pershing 140 will be the greatest ‘thrill’ ever in Pershing’s history.”
The new 140-footer (LOA: 42.53 m) is the result of the cooperation between and among Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee, its Engineering Department, and architect Fulvio De Simoni.
It will be the first Pershing yacht to be built at the Group’s Ancona boatyard, which specializes in the construction of steel and aluminium super and megayachts over 40 meters in length.
With this new flagship, the brand is indeed stepping into a new design and construction era, combining its traditional strong drive towards innovation with the heritage of 30 years spent in the forefront. “This flagship is highly innovative, as typical of the brand’s DNA” – says architect Fulvio De Simoni, the
founder of Italprojects, who pencilled all Pershing models since 1985.
“On the other hand, we decided to make the least possible invasive changes, preserving those iconic design elements that make every single Pershing yacht truly unmistakable at first sight. Such a consistent, harmonious evolution, always in line with an unfailingly original approach to yachting, endows the Pershing 140 with an unprecedented style, which is however coherent with a history I am proud to be part of.”
The new superyacht features an aggressive outer profile, characterized by an aluminium hull and a superstructure with few composite material inserts on the main deck. Once in the water, it will express the vessel’s powerful character to the fullest. This craft is imposing and yet not too austere, with extremely
sleek lines that reflect the brand’s sporty character.
Engineering activities focused on the development of a well-integrated project, aimed at ensuring that every design element is truly harmonized with the others. Extensive studies were carried out on the hull, partially drawing inspiration from military models, to create an innovative hull that would guarantee performance values up to the Owners’ expectations. At the same time, in spite of this superyacht’s extremely sporty personality, maximum comfort had to be ensured onboard. For this reason, a wide-body Owner’s suite was designed on the main deck – a solution that required raising the forward part of the hull, further increasing the vessel’s powerful, majestic look. The yacht’s profile also features several design elements, including some unprecedented ones, that
preserve the family feeling with the brand’s most recent models. The most glaring example of this are to be found in the two side wings integrated in the superstructure and anchored to the gunwale at the beginning of the side decks. On the new 140-footer this stylistic feature – by now a unique element of the
latest Pershing generation – effectively protects the cockpit private lounge on the sides. The slender, contemporary-style bow too contributes in enhancing the yacht’s aerodynamic profile. Moreover, a steel grid in the front part – reminding of coupé cars – further highlights that sporty, competitive character that is deeply loved by Pershing owners – who certainly are owners, but more than that ‘drivers’ of their coupes flying on the water.
The Pershing 140 currently comes in three possible engine configurations. The first two options include two MTU 4000 M93L engines, either 12V (3460 HP) or 16V (4613 HP). Hydro-jet propulsion will ensure outstanding performance in terms of both cruising and maximum speed – the latter will reach 24 knots when
12V MTU engines are installed and 33 knots if the more powerful configuration is chosen (preliminary data).
A third option is the installation of four MTU M94 2600 HP engines, which ensure a maximum speed of 38 knots (preliminary datum). As is the case of all Pershing yachts, top-of-the-range electronic and home automation systems will be installed. Similarly, in line with the tradition of a brand that never compromised the performance while ensuring maximum onboard comfort, the new 140-footer will be equipped with cutting-edge stabilization systems, allowing guests to enjoy the utmost comfort even when at anchor – at the end of a truly ‘thrilling’ day, like only Pershing can give.
