BRP ROLLS OUT EVINRUDE E-TEC 300 HP
OUTBOARD ENGINE
Worldwide expansion of successful Evinrude E-TEC
outboards continues into higher horsepower
Sturtevant, WI, January 24, 2008 - BRP's newest addition to the 2008
Evinrude(R) E-TEC(R)
outboard engine line is now available at Evinrude dealerships
worldwide. The 300-hp models,
with new SLE Magnum gearcase, offer the unique combination of industry-
leading innovation,
performance, and ease-of-use that all Evinrude E-TEC engines provide
for boaters who seek a
premium power of choice.
"The 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC engine gives off-shore anglers and high
performance boating
enthusiasts a new choice in low maintenance, low emission outboard
power," says Roch
Lambert, vice president and general manager, Outboard Marine Engines,
BRP. "The 300-hp
carries the same 3-year / 300-hour benefit of no dealer scheduled
maintenance, consistent with
all Evinrude E-TEC engines. No other brand of outboard engine allows
consumers to spend
more time on the water," he continues. "We're confident that this
unique benefit now delivered in
the 300-hp engine will enable the Evinrude brand to continue its
strong growth in the market."
Consumers will be able to experience the new 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC
engine when it debuts at
the upcoming Miami International Boat Show this February.
"The international success of Evinrude E-TEC engines is incredible and
it continues to change
the industry," noted Michel Hade, vice president and general manager,
BRP International
Division. "The Evinrude brand has been a key driver of growth,
resulting in increased
profitability for our dealers, distributors and BRP, and aiding in the
transition to cleaner emission
products in many markets. As we continue to expand our state-of-the-
art Evinrude line-up, we
further define, through the E-TEC technology, world leading products
that deliver the best
recreational experience available," he concluded.
With 3.4 liters of displacement, the engine offers more torque, low-
end power and top speed
than similar competitive two and four stroke outboard engines. This
additional power allows
boaters to plane heavy loads, pull skiers, wake boarders or tubers
better than ever before.
Additional torque is particularly beneficial for boating in high
altitude areas and in hot climates.
The Evinrude E-TEC 300-hp wraps a big block two-stroke direct
injection power plant in a
compact, lightweight design that provides more performance than
competitive engines at the
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same horsepower. An amazing high power to low weight ratio provides a
host of advantages
including greater fuel efficiency, less draft for improved boat
handling, faster boat planing, and
less stress on the structural integrity of the boat transom.
One of the biggest benefits of the unique Evinrude E-TEC technology is
increased fuel economy
and extended boating range. Performance testing has shown that the new
300-hp engine can
deliver as much as 35-40-percent improvement in fuel economy and 50-
percent improvement in
oil consumption when compared to traditional electronic fuel injection
(EFI) models.
The 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC includes an all-new SLE Magnum high
performance gearcase - the
most durable V-6 gearcase BRP has ever made. Its hydrodynamic design
increases speed and
engine efficiency while providing superior control. A computer
designed leading edge reduces
the chance of weeds wrapping around the housing that could compromise
cooling and
performance. Secondary water inlets, located at the nose of the
gearcase housing, provide
improved cooling over a wider range of conditions. An innovative
forward gear and bearing
design increases strength and durability while movement and wear are
greatly reduced with a
new propshaft bearing carrier.
The new Evinrude E-TEC 300-hp engine is available in white 25- and 30-
inch shaft models as
well as counter-rotating models and carries BRP's unbeatable factory-
backed three year nondeclining
warranty.
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a privately-held company, is a
world leader in the
design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of
motorized recreational
vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo(R) and
Lynx(tm) snowmobiles,
Sea-Doo(R) watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude(R) and Johnson(R) outboard
engines, direct
injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC(R), Can-Am(tm) all-terrain
vehicles and roadsters,
Rotax(R) engines and karts.
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