The engine sure looks nice, very nice, actually. Almost like the lightweight Lycoming we had hoped for. Unfortunately, the price tag is Rotax-like and also in EURO which will make it hard for this engine (I'm thinking of the 260IS) to gain momentum in the $ market for now.
EUR 14K translates to $21k at this time and even though it has fuel injection and a seemingly good power to weight ratio, I don't think this is anywhere near to threatening a well established and proven Rotax engine, And that's coming from someone who would really love to have a more affordable alternative for an engine.
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