When is fast just not fast enough? When you can coax 5 knots more out of an already-swift superyacht. Pershing went back to the drawing board to do that with the Pershing 82 VHP. It’s the new name—and new configuration—for a model having met with success for the past five years.
That model is the similarly named Pershing 82. She gained renown for a reported 45-knot top speed. To emphasize the new capabilities, the Italian builder decided to add VHP to the name, meaning Very High Performance. Pershing claims the new megayacht makes fast work of breaking the 50-knot mark. In addition, it says she can cruise at a still-speedy 45 knots.
While the hull design didn’t change, other aspects of the physical structure did. Fulvio De Simoni, Pershing’s longtime design partner, and the Ferretti Group’s in-house engineering team reconfigured the engine room. They further moved the air intakes, and tweaked the height of the tender garage. All of this was necessary to accommodate a more powerful engine package. Twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesels pair with Top System 95S surface drives.
Performance isn’t the only thing new about the Pershing 82 VHP. So that buyers feel like they’re getting something special, there’s enhanced interior design, too. You’ll still find four total staterooms onboard. However, the Pershing 82 VHP now gives you the option of swapping out the starboard guest stateroom for a media room. In either arrangement, it shares a head with the port-side cabin. Also, Pershing upgraded all the lighting throughout to LEDs.
Because the Ferretti Group brands like to emphasize fellow Italian brands, you’ll find Poltrona Frau furnishings, fabrics, and leathers throughout the megayacht. For example, the saloon calls attention to a glass-topped wooden table by the company. Even the helm and three helm chairs are covered with Poltrona Frau leather.
The overall modern ambiance onboard the Pershing 82 VHP comes via a choice of dark- or pale-stained oak with dark-gray lacquered accents. The builder outfits each head with Bisazza mosaics, and makes the master look and feel bigger with burnished mirrors. Finally, the below-deck foyer has mirrors as well, panels alternating with metallic wallpaper.
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