(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 10, 2001 ) Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A.) (TSE:BBD.B.) introduced a concept Ski-Doo(R) snowmobile with a four-stroke engine that will be showcased at the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

The prototype 1000cc Rotax 4-TEC is the first V-configuration OEM four-stoke engine engineered exclusively for snowmobile use, and the most powerful snowmobile four-stroke engine to date. Bombardier Recreational Products is also proud to be the Official Supplier of snowmobiles, ATVs and snowgroomers to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

"Bombardier is committed to cleaner and quieter snowmobiling," said Jose Boisjoli, President, Snowmobiles, Watercraft and ATV, Bombardier Recreational Products. "We want to show the public that more environmentally-friendly - yet still fun to drive - snowmobiles are right around the corner. The 2002 Olympic Winter Games will help us do that."

"We've been committed to the environment from the start, working to make the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games the most environmentally-friendly Games ever," said Mark Lewis, President and CEO of Olympic Properties of the United States (OPUS). "We're glad we can provide Bombardier an opportunity to demonstrate this important technology."

While the concept sled will be showcased at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Bombardier(R) ATVs to be used by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) during the Olympic Winter Games will feature more environmentally-friendly characteristics. Most of the sleds are equipped with the Digital Performance Management electronic carburetion system and R.A.V.E. exhaust port modifiers, both of which reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. All 110 Bombardier ATVs to be used at the Olympic Winter Games feature clean-burning Rotax 4-TEC four-stroke engines.

Rotax 4-TEC is First Snowmobile-Exclusive V-configuration Four-Stroke

The snowmobile 4-TEC features automotive style fuel injection and overhead valves in a V-configuration. It is water-cooled with dry sump lubrication, heated throttle body, alternator charging system and electric start. It uses a conventional belt-driven continuously variable snowmobile transmission.

The 4-TEC is designed to break new ground in power-to-weight; low emissions; high fuel economy; low noise and vibration levels; and serviceability. "This motor was designed and engineered exclusively for use in our Ski-Doo snowmobiles, so it is engineered to meet the high expectations of snowmobilers for cruising performance and beyond," said Mr. Boisjoli.

The cleaner engines are seen as an important development in keeping snowmobile trails open, such as trails in Yellowstone, Glacier and Denali National Parks. This 4-TEC is expected to reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 80 percent and increase fuel economy by 30 percent compared to conventional two-stroke snowmobile engines.

The concept sled features the same Olympic decal and logo design as the sleds to be used at the Olympic Winter Games, but with Sapphire Blue coloring. It will be on display at the Hay Days Grass Drags in Lino Lakes, Minnesota from September 7th to September 9th.

Bombardier - Official Supplier to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games

As part of its Olympic Winter Games suppliership, Bombardier is supplying 125 Ski-Doo snowmobiles for use at the Games' alpine skiing, biathlon, and nordic jumping events. All sleds used at the Games will sport a striking yellow and orange paint scheme featuring the Salt Lake Games Rhythm of the Land emblem, Ski-Doo logos and the official Games supplier logo.

Bombardier snowmobiles, ATVs and snowgroomers will play a critical part in creating and maintaining Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbasin, Soldier Hollow and Utah Olympic Park venues before and during the Olympic Winter Games. Several Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Bombardier snowgroomers were used last winter to groom and maintain venues for World Cup events. This is the third time Bombardier has supplied groomers and snowmobiles to the Olympic Winter Games - the company also supplied the 1988 Calgary and the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Games.

Complete information on all aspects of the Ski-Doo Olympic Winter Games suppliership, can be found online in a special section of ski-doo.com.

About Bombardier Recreational Products

Bombardier Recreational Products designs, develops, builds, distributes and markets Ski-Doo snowmobiles, snowgrooming equipment, ATVs and many other recreational products. Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company, employs 79,000 people worldwide. Its revenues for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2001 totalled Cdn$16.1 billion. Visit them on the web at http://www.recreation.bombardier.com and http://www.ski-doo.com.

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