BRP introduces new Rotax E-TEC 800R engine

BRP is expanding its E-TEC engine technology in Ski-Doo snowmobiles with the introduction of the Rotax E-TEC 800R engine.

According to BRP, this lightweight two-stroke engine uses sophisticated electronic injectors and a powerful central computer to deliver major improvements in performance, efficiency and ease-of-use. This engine debuts in a limited build 2010 Ski-Doo MX Z X-package sled.

“This is a no compromise engine. Not only does it generate more power, but it sets new benchmarks for fuel and oil economy,” says Bob Lumley, vice-president, Sales & Marketing, Ski-Doo/Sea-Doo. “In fact, the new E-TEC 800R engine is up to 37% better than our competitors in fuel economy.”

Benefits of the 800R E-TEC engine include: • Horsepower exceeding the PowerT.E.K. 800 • Outstanding fuel economy: 19 mpg (12.3 l/100 km) • Great fuel range: 202 miles (325km) • Increased oil economy: 264 miles/quart (450 km/l) • Virtually no smoke or smell • Lower emissions than any other 800cc snowmobile on the market • First pull starts every time • Super smooth, refined idle • Significantly lighter throttle pull • Automatic break-in function • Automatic summerization function

BRP first introduced the E-TEC technology in its Evinrude outboard engines in 2003 and subsequently won the Clean Air Technology Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Adapted later on for Ski-Doo snowmobiles, it was first brought to the market in 2008 with the Rotax E-TEC 600 H.O. engine. Since then, it has become the industry’s best-selling 600cc engine and has won numerous industry awards.

“This introduction reflects the outstanding innovative capabilities of BRP, especially in expanding environmentally friendly technologies,” says Yves Leduc, vice- president and general manager, North America division. “Transferring technology and know-how from one product to another demonstrates the strength and capabilities of our design and engineering teams. It also extends our products’ leadership farther and faster.”

A limited number of black 2010 Ski-Doo MX Z X snowmobiles powered by the new engine will be available for purchase at North American BRP dealers.

So consumers can experience this remarkable new engine, a demo tour of the Ski-Doo MX Z X 800R E-TEC sleds will be travelling the snowbelt for the remainder of the winter (a schedule of events is available on Ski-Doo.com). Plus, a handful of Summit E-TEC 800R models will be available as demonstration units.