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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 15 JUNE 2014 BOATING 39 SUZUKI has today unveiled its lat- est lightweight and fuel-efficient model – the new four-cylinder DF200A. The new DF200A delivers the kind of impressive performance one would expect only from a V6 engine – but from just four cylin- ders, which means it is the light- est in its class. In addition to this the new DF200A benefits from a whole host of high specification features, which deliver real cus- tomer benefits: Direct air intake and Vari- able Valve Timing offers a higher thermal efficiency and excep- tional performance. 2,867cm³ "Big Block" displacement and a higher compression ratio gives impressive acceleration and low- end torque. Lean Burn Control Technology makes for improved fuel econo- my. Knock, O² and water detec- tion sensors and systems monitor and control internal engine oper- ating parameters and improve reliability. Importantly, the new DF200A weighs in at just 225kg, over 12% less than Suzuki's current V6 DF200 model. New styling and new levels of performance Just one look at the newly de- signed cowling of the DF200A indicates that this outboard is something special. However, the shape of the cowling represents more than just contemporary styling. Its design and the special baf- fling underneath work together to provide a semi-direct air in- take system that provides cooler air directly to the engine's long track tuned intake manifold. The engine breathes even more efficiently thanks to Suzuki's proven Variable Valve Timing system and twin intake and ex- haust valves for each cylinder. By allowing the engine to breathe cooler air, both accelera- tion and top end speed are im- proved. In fact, Suzuki factory testing reports a 1.5% improve- ment in top end speed and an im- pressive 12% improvement in 0 to 30 mph acceleration when com- pared to competitive models. Another contributing factor to these improved performance numbers is the 10.3:1 compres- sion ratio. By increasing com- pression of the fuel/air mixture by 9.7%, Suzuki engineers have dramatically improved the pow- er output from its impressive 2,867cm³ displacement DOHC powerhead. Market-leading power to weight ratio When it comes to speed and performance, boaters must bal- ance power and weight. Until now, many boaters have had to deal with the weight of a V6 en- gine in order to achieve the level of performance they desired. Now, with the introduction of Suzuki's new DF200A, there's a real alternative to a V6. With the DF200A weighing just 225kg, boaters can choose a lighter, inline four cylinder en- gine without sacrificing power or performance. For those boaters in the market for a new boat and motor, or con- sidering repowering from heav- ier V6 four stroke outboards (or even older two strokes), the new DF200A provides an attractive choice in terms of size, weight and fuel economy, not to mention cost of purchase. Reliability and confidence through engine management sensors The addition of Knock and O² sensors helps keep the engine running smoothly. The Knock sensor 'listens' to combustion, providing information to the ECM to precisely manage engine timing. The O² sensor monitors engine operating conditions and provides input to the ECM to manage the fuel/air mixture for maximum efficiency and opti- mum performance. In addition, the DF200A fea- tures a water detection sensor to warn of moisture in the fuel sys- tem, a common concern given to- day's use of ethanol-blended fuel. Available later this year, the new Suzuki DF200A is set to redefine lightweight outboard performance and fuel economy. The DF200AP will be available in early 2015. Suzuki announces new lightweight and high performance four-cylinder DF200A