Can-Am Boosts The Side-by-Side World: The New Turbo Powered Maverick
The 2015 Can-Am side-by-side lineup
just got big boost - a turbo boost that is. The powersports
manufacturer recently announced that its new two seater Maverick X
ds and four seater Maverick Max X ds models will be available
with a factory installed turbochargers mated to the already potent
Rotax 1000R engine. This is the first time in the UTV industry a
machine has been offered from the manufacturer with a
turbocharger.
This boost in performance will kick
the output of the 1000R engine from 101 horsepower to a whopping
121-horspeower and industry-leading torque, 40-percent more than
its closest competitor according to Can-Am. Performance throughout
the powerband is optimized via the turbo' s electronically
controlled wastegate which automatically adjusts boost pressure for
optimal performance in any condition and even maintains full
performance at altitudes up to 5,000-ft. Additionally, an
air-to-air intercooler outfitted with a built-in fan keeps cooled
air flowing to the engine even in hot temp conditions. A large
Donaldson air box has been positioned close to the engine for
maximal airflow to meet the Turbo's demand for clean air.
Internally, Can-Am added new low pressure forged pistons to the
1000R engine to ensure long-lasting performance, while new high
capacity injectors offer better fuel delivery, providing an optimal
air/fuel mixture to improve performance.
In order to harness and proficiently
deliver the increased horsepower output to the wheels, the CVT
drivetrain on the turbo equipped model was addressed and features a
completely redesigned driven pulley with a new Quick Response
System (QRS). In addition, an improved drive pulley allows better
power transfer and faster engagement time. The new design reduces
friction for longer belt life and improves cooling. The CVT
ventilation has been improved by modifying the inlets and outlets
and by adapting the design of the impellers, resulting in 68
percent more cold air flowing through the pulleys.
Other significant features of the
Maverick X ds include a new rear frame section providing for a
longer wheelbase (pushed out to 88 inches). The longer footprint
will help keep the UTV steady at high speeds while still providing
excellent cornering and a tight turning radius. Other refinements
to improve handling and the performance of the high-powered
Maverick include 16-inches of travel in the rear thanks to
redesigned Torsional Trailing Arms and a compact five-link
suspension setup, equipped with exclusive Fox 2.5 Podium RC2
shocks. Fully adjustable, the front and rear shocks can be tuned
for Dual Speed Compression (DSC), rebound, and have dual rate
springs with infinite preload allowing users to fine tune the
system for any driving style, terrain or course.
UTV fans should definitely be thrilled about this new model from
Can-Am, the myriad improvements and the fact that a turbo is now
available straight-from-the-factory ought to get the rest of the
competitors looking to jump in the turbo game. The automotive
industry has been offering factory spec vehicles outfitted with
turbochargers for years in an effort to minimize engine
displacement while optimizing performance. However, with this
announcement from Can-Am as well as the much awaited reveal of
Kawasaki's new supercharged Ninja H2, we could be entering a
new era in the powersports industry, one in which the less
expensive 300cc machines and their larger displacement brethren
take on a whole new light in the performance realm. Very exciting
times!!