How much is a 80 hp Rotax 912?
Rans’ price for the 80 hp rotax 912 ul is now $16,350, down from $17,495 in january. The rotax 912 series engine powers dozens of types of light sport aircraft, and is widely considered one of the most reliable reciprocating engines available today. When setting the 912 is at just under 5000 rpm i see about 125 mph (about 110 knots) at lower altitudes, at which speed digital instruments calculate 30 miles per gallon. Since 1989, rotax has sold more than 46,000 four stroke engines in the 912/914 family (80 to 115 horsepower); that’s nearly 2,000 a year.The 912 ULS has a slightly larger bore and longer stroke than the 912 UL. Otherwise the two engines are very similar. The Rotax 914 UL engine is similar to the 912 UL, but with the addition of a turbo charger giving it a horsepower rating of 115 horsepower, as well as giving it much better altitude performance.