Marine
Mercury Racing Reintroduces 2.5 EFI Race Offshore Outboard; Limited Production Planned For Fall 2008
FOND DU LAC, Wis., April 24, 2008 – Mercury Racing is pleased to announce the reintroduction of the 2.5 EFI ROS SS (Race Offshore Short Shaft) outboard with a limited production planned for the fall 2008. The engine was discontinued in 2005 with the implementation of stringent EPA and CARB emissions standards which it did not meet.
Production will be based on confirmed orders and the engines will be built one time per year in advance of the following season.
Racing engines do not require emissions certification if they are used solely for competition. The 2.5 EFI ROS SS will be sold direct to known, qualified race teams or through Mercury Racing dealers or OEM boat builders. It is the responsibility of the dealer or OEM boat builder to ensure the eligibility of race teams ordering engines through their business and communicate such information back to Mercury Racing.
The engines will be produced only in the short shaft “SS” 15-inch drive shaft configuration with the 2:1 cut-skeg Sport Master gearcase. Both right-hand and left-hand rotation models will be available. Each model is intended for twin
engine installations. Sales will be limited to a maximum of three engines per registered race boat. A single engine model will not be offered. The price for either model is $25,000 U.S. There are no sales programs and, of course, no warranty for either model.
All engine orders must be received no later than June 2nd, with a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the purchase price. Engines will be delivered by November 28th.
Contact Jim Goerlitz at 920-924-2036 to place your order today! Please have your racing association membership details and be prepared to apply for the Mercury Racing Sales Agreement if you do not already have one.
About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water.
Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories.Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers.
Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world's largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.
CONTACT: Rick Mackie
Mercury Racing
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: 920-924-2032
FAX: 920-921-6533
E-mail: rmackie@mercmarine.com
