During trials in 2004, The world is not enough achieved a top speed of 69 knots. The yacht has a three-shaftline solution, consisting of two Wärtsilä LJ77E steering and reversible wing jets, and a centre Wärtsilä LJ84E booster jet. The waterjets are weight-optimized to achieve the best power/weight ratio.
The designer, Mulder Design, has a long history in the design of high-speed hulls and is one of the foremost designers in this field.