craigdritchie Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Today (yes, a Saturday) BRP formally introduced its new second generation, or "G2" E-TEC outboards at a gala unveiling in Milwaukee. There are six new engines - a 200HO, 225, 225HO, 250, 250HO and a 300. All use the same 3.4L V6 block with direct fuel injection. BRP says the G2 engines produce up to 75% fewer emissions than current generation four-strokes, 15% better fuel efficiency, and 20% more torque. They have digital throttles and shift, use a new power steering system and - wait for it - come in a choice of colours. The side panels and top panel of the cowling can be removed, so you can order the engine with the colours that you like best or that match your boat. Present choice is five colours, and 14 different accent colours. No word on retail pricing. They're apparently going to be available in early fall. Click here to read an article in the local Milwaukee paper on them. More info to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Looks really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Saw this tonight about them. http://www.sportfishingmag.com/fishing-boats/brp-reveals-all-new-evinrude-e-tec-g2-outboard-engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Reminds me of Star Trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 impressive. I think they have had power head trouble with their 1st generation big engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Welcome the iEvinrude.... I see this being a giant PIA for dealers with buyers wanting colour options..... G Edited June 15, 2014 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 impressive. I think they have had power head trouble with their 1st generation big engines They did, and they didn't like to warranty them either. One of the reasons you'll find all the Canadian Coast Guard boats powered by Yamaha this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 If the engines were under warranty there were no issues with BRP at our shop.My 2001 175 ETEC is still running strong. Used every day through open water season since new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Different looking design for sure. Every year the outboard companies advertise a 10-15% reduction in fuel consumption. In 10 years they'll have some explaining to do. Haha I'd love to have a red 200HO on my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Radical......I like it. But, will they improve the quality issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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