FPT Industrial along with its distributor AS Labruna, have been chosen by the Wider shipyard as preferred powertrain suppliers for the new WiderCat 92 hybrid catamaran.
The third WiderCat 92 hull was recently launched at the Wider Vision Hub in Fano, Italy.
The catamaran will be powered by two FPT Industrial N67 570 EVO 349 kW variable-speed engines combined with twin electric motors – each delivering 500kW – in a serial hybrid propulsion system.
The system is completed with an lithium iron phosphate battery pack for energy storage.
The entire propulsion system provides a cruising speed of 12 knots with the electric boost.
The hybrid mode allows the catamaran to travel up to 1700 nautical miles at a speed of 6 knots.
Energy self-sufficiency
Full-electric cruising provides a range of 24 nautical miles at 6 knots, or the same battery power can provide 15 hours’ run time without charging when anchored.
Solar panels installed on WiderCat 92 can deliver energy self-sufficiency for the night.
The N67 570 EVO engines feature advanced electronic common rail systems and provide high, constant power and torque delivery.
Layout and specific settings are focused on marine duties.
Both engine and turbocharging cooling systems are optimised for high-power missions.
The WiderCat 92 was unveiled in 2022 and was the first multihull from the Italian shipyard. The model’s premier took place in 2024 at the Venice Boat Show.
AS Labruna has been an official FPT Industrial dealer since 1986.
The serial hybrid propulsion system is a flexible solution that can be applied on a variety of yachts.
