Friday 2 October 2020

OXE Marine AB is to perform a preliminary study with BMW for the next generation OXE200 diesel outboard

OXE Marine AB has signed a preliminary development agreement with BMW to carry out a study on the 2.0 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine to be used for the next generation of the OXE2oo series diesel outboard motor.

The present OXE200 diesel outboard motor uses a General Motors 2 litre 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine and this specific powerhead is reaching end of life. OXE Marine AB has sufficient powerheads for the 2021 production.

The successful collaboration with the BMW Group of marinizing their 3 litre, 6 cylinder bi-turbo engine for use in the OXE300s, both parties have agreed to co-brand the OXE300. The purpose of this is to develop the overall sales and marketing initiatives with the focus on the premium quality aspects of the product. On this Diesel outboard motor there will be the BMW logo and the wording "In Cooperation with BMW.



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