Sunseeker Yachts History & Heritage

Sunseeker has achieved an iconic status, embraced by James Bond villains, Formula 1 drivers, and team owners, making it a household name in the marine industry. The brand's allure goes beyond Hollywood glamour, rooted in a genuine commitment to hull design, performance, and iconic styling.

Founded in 1969 by Robert Braithwaite, Sunseeker began with the creation of the Sovereign 17 in 1971, marking its initial foray into building fast and fun family runabouts. As the Braithwaites expanded their runabout line, the Sunseeker name emerged, setting the stage for a transformative moment in the late 70s when legendary powerboat designer Don Shead was enlisted to design Sunseeker hulls.

The partnership resulted in the Sunseeker Offshore 28, a groundbreaking sports cruiser that redefined the genre. In the mid-80s, Sunseeker solidified its performance pedigree with iconic models like the Portofino 31 and Tomahawk 37. The Portofino continued the pursuit of family-friendly yet highly desirable sports cruisers, while the Tomahawk made a bold statement about Sunseeker's commitment to speed, earning its place as a sporting legend.

The quest for speed reached its pinnacle with the Sunseeker XS2000, built on a Fabio Buzzi-designed hull, capable of exceeding 60 knots. This vessel set a record for round Britain powerboat racing in 2001.

From the 1980s to the present day, Sunseeker has consistently delivered fast yachts characterized by style and attitude. The range has expanded to include larger sports and flybridge yachts, and more recently, full superyachts. Sunseeker remains unparalleled in instilling a captivating blend of performance pedigree, design innovation, build quality, and luxury, establishing itself as a truly unique proposition in the yacht industry.

Sunseeker At A Glance

A brief summary of statistics, facts, and figures for Princess Yachts.

Shipyard History

  • Shipyard Founder Robert & John Braithwaite
  • Year Founded 1969
  • Headquarters Town Poole
  • Headquarters Country United Kingdom
  • Year first superyacht built 1990

Workforce & Output

  • Total Workforce 2,500
  • Data for Workforce Year 2018
  • Output unit Volume 150

Superyachts Delivered Facts & Figures

Explore comprehensive statistics, facts, and figures encompassing all in-production and discontinued Sunseeker models.

Total 705
Largest 47m
Average
Length 28m
Average
Volume 143GT
Average
Age 13yrs

Superyachts (+78ft) Delivered Per Year



Model Timeline

Research all the in production and discontinued Sunseeker Yacht models and immerse yourself in their history. Learn about each models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

Key: 18 In-Production 2 in development 98 Discontinued

1989
1989
1999
2009
2019
2025
1989
1989
1999
2009
2019
2025

Current Sunseeker Model Range

Learn about each in production yacht models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

Sport Yacht Range  

55 Sport Yacht

17.14m

Production: 2025

Generations: 1

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Ocean Range  

Ocean 156

25.14m

Production: 2024 - to date

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 55 (Mk2)

17.15m

Production: 2024 - to date

Generations: 2

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Ocean Range  

Ocean 182

27.1m

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 75 (Mk2)

23.06m

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

75 Sport Yacht

23.06m

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 1

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Ocean Range  

50M Ocean

48.35m

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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Performance Range  

Superhawk 55

17.13m

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

100 Yacht

29.85m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Ocean Range  

90 Ocean

27.1m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

88 Yacht (Mk2)

26.38m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 65

20.5m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

65 Sport Yacht

20.46m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 55 (Mk2)

17.21m

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 68

21.21m

Production: 2020 - to date

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

76 Yacht

23.6m

Production: 2017 - to date

Generations: 1

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Superyacht Range  

131 Yacht

40.06m

Production: 2016 - to date

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

95 Yacht

28.06m

Production: 2016 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sunseeker Models In Development

Ocean Range  

Ocean 460

42m

Production: Not started

Generations: 1

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Superyacht Range  

120 Yacht

36.6m

Production: Not started

Generations: 1

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Discontinued Sunseeker Models

Predator Range  

Predator 74 XPS

22.82m

Production: 2021 - 2024

Generations: 1

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Superyacht Range  

116 Yacht

35.2m

Production: 2016 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Ocean Range  

90 Ocean Enclosed

27.1m

Production: 2021 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 74 (Mk2)

22.82m

Production: 2018 - 2023

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

74 Sport Yacht

22.82m

Production: 2018 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

74 Sport Yacht XPS

22.82m

Production: 2021 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 60 Evo

18.24m

Production: 2019 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 55 Evo

17.05m

Production: 2020 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Ocean Range  

42M Ocean

40.01m

Production: 2021 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

86 Yacht (Mk2)

26.3m

Production: 2014 - 2021

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 66 (Mk2)

20.81m

Production: 2017 - 2021

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 52 (Mk2)

17.21m

Production: 2016 - 2021

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 50

16.48m

Production: 2018 - 2021

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 57 (Mk2)

18.24m

Production: 2017 - 2019

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 68 MKII

21.7m

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

68 Sport Yacht (Mk2)

21.7m

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 65

21.07m

Production: 2014 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

28 Metre Yacht

28.15m

Production: 2012 - 2017

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 80 (Mk2)

24.9m

Production: 2012 - 2017

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

75 Yacht (Mk2)

23.02m

Production: 2014 - 2017

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

68 Sport Yacht (Mk1)

21.7m

Production: 2013 - 2017

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 68 (Mk3)

21.7m

Production: 2013 - 2017

Generations: 3

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Predator Range  

Predator 57 (Mk1)

18.24m

Production: 2015 - 2017

Generations: 2

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San Remo Range  

San Remo

16.17m

Production: 2013 - 2017

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

155 Yacht

47.25m

Production: 2014 - 2016

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

115 Sport Yacht

34.53m

Production: 2013 - 2016

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 55 (Mk1)

18.35m

Production: 2013 - 2016

Generations: 2

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Portofino Range  

Portofino 40

12.9m

Production: 2012 - 2016

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

40 Metre Yacht

40.05m

Production: 2010 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

101 Sport Yacht

29.8m

Production: 2013 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

80 Sport Yacht

24.72m

Production: 2013 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

80 Yacht

24.44m

Production: 2009 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 63

21.07m

Production: 2010 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

130 Sport Yacht

39.12m

Production: 2013 - 2014

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

88 Yacht (Mk1)

26.88m

Production: 2010 - 2014

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 84

26.48m

Production: 2008 - 2014

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 73

22.6m

Production: 2011 - 2014

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 74 (Mk1)

22.26m

Production: 2008 - 2014

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 60 (Mk2)

19.37m

Production: 2010 - 2014

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 53

18.35m

Production: 2012 - 2014

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 115

34.1m

Production: 2011 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 53

18.35m

Production: 2011 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Portofino Range  

Portofino 48

16.17m

Production: 2010 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 130

38.62m

Production: 2009 - 2012

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

34 Metre Yacht

33.91m

Production: 2008 - 2012

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 64

20.1m

Production: 2008 - 2012

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 54 (Mk2)

17.45m

Production: 2009 - 2012

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

30 Metre Yacht

29.8m

Production: 2009 - 2011

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 52 (Mk1)

17.6m

Production: 2007 - 2011

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

37 Metre Yacht

36.89m

Production: 2007 - 2010

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 108

32.9m

Production: 2004 - 2010

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 70

22.31m

Production: 2007 - 2010

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 92 Sport

28.16m

Production: 2009 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

90 Yacht

28m

Production: 2006 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

86 Yacht (Mk1)

26.48m

Production: 2008 - 2009

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 72

22.26m

Production: 2005 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 60 (Mk1)

19.6m

Production: 2005 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 62

19.6m

Production: 2005 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 55 (Mk1)

18.01m

Production: 2005 - 2009

Generations: 2

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Portofino Range  

Portofino 53

17.35m

Production: 2004 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 95

28.75m

Production: 2002 - 2008

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 82

24.97m

Production: 2004 - 2008

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 50

16m

Production: 2004 - 2008

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

82 Yacht

25.15m

Production: 2002 - 2007

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

75 Yacht (Mk1)

23.13m

Production: 2003 - 2007

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 66 (Mk1)

22.1m

Production: 2004 - 2007

Generations: 2

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Yacht Range  

105 Yacht

31.01m

Production: 2001 - 2006

Generations: 1

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Yacht Range  

94 Yacht (Mk1)

28.14m

Production: 2002 - 2006

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 68 (Mk2)

21.2m

Production: 2003 - 2006

Generations: 3

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Portofino Range  

Portofino 46

14.76m

Production: 2002 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 100

28.77m

Production: 2002 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 64 (Mk2)

21.81m

Production: 2002 - 2004

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 61

19.51m

Production: 2001 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 56

18.65m

Production: 2000 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Sportfisher Range  

Sportsfisher 37

11.3m

Production: 2003 - 2004

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 74 (Mk2)

23.05m

Production: 2002 - 2003

Generations: 2

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 50

16.13m

Production: 2000 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 84

26.56m

Production: 2000 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 74 (Mk1)

23.05m

Production: 1997 - 2002

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 75 (Mk1)

22.99m

Production: 1999 - 2002

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 68 (Mk1)

21.2m

Production: 2001 - 2002

Generations: 3

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 64 (Mk1)

20.28m

Production: 1999 - 2002

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 63

19.2m

Production: 1993 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 44

13.41m

Production: 1997 - 2002

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 80 (Mk1)

24.85m

Production: 1996 - 2001

Generations: 2

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Predator Range  

Predator 60 (Mk1)

19.37m

Production: 1999 - 2001

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 80

24.38m

Production: 1997 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 58

17.65m

Production: 1996 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 44

14.74m

Production: 1998 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Predator Range  

Predator 54 (Mk1)

17.45m

Production: 1995 - 1999

Generations: 2

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 48

14.48m

Production: 1996 - 1999

Generations: 1

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 47

14.25m

Production: 1996 - 1999

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 58

17.6m

Production: 1993 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 55

16.76m

Production: 1993 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 51

14.94m

Production: 1995 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 46

14.02m

Production: 1994 - 1996

Generations: 1

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Manhattan Range  

Manhattan 54

16.5m

Production: 1993 - 1995

Generations: 1

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Camargue Range  

Camargue 46

14.02m

Production: 1989 - 1992

Generations: 1

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