CUMMINS MERCRUISER DIESEL ANNOUNCES NEW 300 HP RATING FOR ELECTRONIC 4.2 LITRE MARINE ENGINE

CHARLESTON, SC (12 February, 2003) – The Cummins MerCruiser Diesel new product team has introduced a new 300 horsepower rating for the 4.2 ES 300 electronic sterndrive engine. Producing 300 metric horsepower (221 kW) for recreational applications, the new 4.2 ES 300 features new 2-stage injectors providing lower emissions and noise levels. Standard features of the 6-cylinder in-line 4.2-liter displacement 4.2 ES 300 include an advanced electronic control system for optimum performance and reliability, gear lube monitor and a newly designed intake port for higher swirl and better combustion.

The 4.2 ES 300 also offers standard electronic features including an advanced microprocessor which monitors all engine settings. The engine is turbocharged, wastegated and aftercooled for quick response, superior performance and virtually smoke free operation.

Scott Patrohay, President of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, said “the 4.2 ES 300 is opening doors around the world. Consumers and boat builders are excited to get this engine into production and on the water. The durability and efficiency will compliment this engine’s awesome power.”

The engine is currently in full production and immediate orders are being accepted. Contact your local distributor for ordering and delivery information.

Based in Charleston, S.C. (USA), Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is responsible for designing, manufacturing and providing after-sales support worldwide for marine products and offers a broad range of power, with available ratings from 120 – 670 horsepower for recreational applications and 77 – 588 horsepower for commercial applications. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is a Joint Venture between Cummins, Inc. and Mercury Marine.

The company’s address on the World Wide Web is www.cummins.com or www.cmdmarine.com (site under development) The e-mail address is wavemaster@cummins.com. For more information, please contact Ted Varner (Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Communications Manager) at 843-745-1586.
Cummins will retain its current high-horsepower commercial marine and auxiliary power business, which will continue to be headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Mercury Marine will retain its traditional gas engine propulsion business.

Mercury Marine is a division of the Brunswick Corporation, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Brunswick Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of leading consumer brands in the marine engine and boating markets as well as the recreational fitness, bowling and billiard markets. Mercury Marine’s home page can be found at www.mercurymarine.com.

A global power leader, Cummins Inc., is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute, and service electrical power generation systems, engines, and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, and emissions solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. Cummins home page can be found at www.cummins.com.