New Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 HP 3-Cylinder 2-Stroke Outboard Engine
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Evinrude E-TEC G2 150:
New Engine is the Most Fuel-Efficient in Class
Yesterday, Evinrude announced its all-new 2-stroke Evinrude E-TEC G2 1.9 Liter 3-cylinder outboard engine platform for its new 115-hp, 140-hp, and 150-hp outboard engines. These new 3-cylinder engines are more fuel-efficient and have higher torque than 4-stroke outboards in class, according to Evinrude. Dyno testing using industry-accepted standard testing procedures and actual-use parameters show that this new, lightweight engine out-scores all 4-cylinder 4-stroke 150 engines on the market. It also has available low-cost power steering integral to the outboard unit, which makes it cost lower than comparable 4-stroke engines.
Fuel-Efficient. The 1.9-liter engine has direct in-the-cylinder fuel injection that is far superior in terms of spray pattern, cone angle, velocity, and droplet size when compared to all 4-stroke outboards which spray low-pressure fuel into the intake manifold outside of the intake valves. This largely accounts for the new Evinrude G2’s fuel efficiency, but other factors include the G2 150’s RAVE exhaust system which effectively supercharges the engine.
Less Noise and Vibration. Evinrude has engineered new noise attenuation features into the engine. In one test, we recorded 70 decibels at 2500 RPM, best cruise, which is substantially less than most 4-strokes we have tested in class on pontoon boats. Part of the reason for this is the new G2 platform’s three-point “focused motor mount” system and counterweights used in the engine itself to reduce vibration.
5-Year Anti-Corrosion Warranty. Evinrude is the only outboard maker that uses a costly titanium oxide coating on all metal parts that touch the water, as well as stainless-steel fastenings. Because of this and other details, it can offer the longest anti-corrosion warranty in class.
Driver-Centric Approach. Evinrude purposely has made this engine as easy to use as possible for the owner, incorporating standard iTrim, requiring no “break-in” period, auto-winterization, no oil and oil filter changes, easy access to connections under the cowling, and many other features not available on 4-stroke engines.
See the Video. We have tested two boats – a center console and a pontoon boat – with the all-new Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 and have documented the important aspects of this new engine. See it now...
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