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21Viking 80 Engine Room copymtu engines have always set the standard when it comes to engine design and performance, and their latest sportfishing boat engines are no exception. Designed from the ground up specifically for marine applications, the mtu Series 2000 family of engines features an intelligent, efficient design with an industry-leading power-to-weight ratio, placing them in a power class of their own and delivering outstanding acceleration characteristics.The mtu Series 2000 builds upon more than twenty years of experience servicing the sportfishing market. Available in 10V, 12V & 16V variants, the Series 2000 M96L delivers performance from 1360-2600 bhp to propel the fastest sportfishing vessels around the world.Instant acceleration delivers outstanding maneuverability when backing down on a fish and industry leading low-end torque provides power when you need it. The engines operate quietly with low vibration and no smoke to provide an even more enjoyable sportfishing experience. Patented improvements to the common rail fuel system, sequential turbocharging and the ADEC electronic control system allow for higher output with fewer emissions and lower fuel consumption. Series 2000 engines are both EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO Tier II certified and boast a third generation Common Rail fuel delivery system that lowers the lifecycle costs associated with the engine.Boat Photosmtu engines are protected by one of the longest warranty periods in the marine industry. They come with a two-year warranty standard; an additional nine years of extended warranty is available, resulting in eleven years of warranty coverage. The maintenance schedule for mtu engines has evolved over the years to reduce total cost of ownership. Series 2000 engines are engineered to be more robust than competing products; engine zincs are not used and major components and charge air coolers are not due for maintenance until 6,000 hours. With high performance, precise responsiveness, lower life cycle costs, and maximum comfort, no other engine can take on the mtu Series 2000. For the strength and finesse needed for sportfishing, the mtu Series 2000 is ready for battle.To learn more about the mtu Series 2000 family of engines and their customer friendly maintenance schedule, contact: Bob Shomo, Jr., Vice President, Marine Sales, Johnson & TowersPhone: +1 856-912-5021E-mail: [email protected]www.johnsontowers.com