Honda Marine and McLaren Engineering are to collaborate to produce a new performance-inspired marine outboard.
The McLaren Performance M300 will be developed through an official licensed product (OLP) agreement.
The outboard will deliver enhanced top-end power of 300hp. It will be based on the existing high-power Honda BF250hp marine platform, the Honda 3.6-litre V6 engine.
“Our work at McLaren Engineering is designed to help Linamar enhance value for our customers and meet future market needs, and we look forward to collaborating with a partner who is equally committed to performance excellence in product offerings,” said Mark Stoddart, Linamar chief technology officer and executive vice president of sales and marketing.
“The unparalleled reliability of Honda Marine outboards, powered by four-stroke engines that integrate with performance-leading, exclusive technologies, makes Honda the preferred partner to collaborate with on product offerings and solutions that benefit marine customers on critical fuel economy, emissions, cost and quality needs.”
Honda Marine is transforming, and our mission is to be a marine mobility leader.
Daniel Sherlock
Daniel Sherlock, director, Honda Marine Division, added: “Our collaboration with McLaren Engineering to enhance marine engine technology, coupled with the recent introduction of our new BF350 marine engine, illustrate our next-level strategy and how we intend to move forward with the Honda Marine business to make our customers successful.”
He added: “Honda Marine is transforming, and our mission is to be a marine mobility leader.”
Technologies include Honda VTEC for power, torque and efficiency.
Honda Intelligent Shift and Throttle (iST) command and control system for control, plug-and-play installation of Honda Marine products and third-party controls and devices.
Long-term durability
Programmed fuel injection delivers precise amounts of fuel and air to each cylinder, for easy starting, instant throttle response and low fuel consumption.
The outboard will have a dual channel, indirect-air-circuit induction system for optimal airflow to direct moisture away from throttle body; 2-pass cooling system for long-term durability.
Honda corrosion protection system components incorporate high-corrosion resistant aluminum alloy and a fresh-water flush port directs debris and saltwater out of engine.
Engine alert system for monitoring vital engine functions.
McLaren Engineering is the R&D division of Linamar Corporation.
The new OLP agreement allows McLaren Engineering to sell the McLaren Performance M300 engine (Honda OLP) to selected Honda-affiliated OEMs.
