GM ’s Duramax Engines to Power a New Generation of OXE Outboards
OXE Marine announced a development agreement with GM Marine, positioning GM Marine as OXE’s future supplier of advanced powertrain solutions. As part of this agreement, OXE becomes an official GM Integrator
Two years ago we announced the interaction between OXE Marine and Punch Torino, now Dumarey, based on a GM 2.0L diesel engine. Now the time has come for a direct agreement between GM and OXE. As part of this agreement, OXE becomes an official GM Integrator, granting access to GM’s proven and versatile engine technologies.
The collaboration launches with the introduction of GM’s renowned Duramax engine family into the
marine marketplace—adapted through OXE’s patented high-torque belt, driven transmission system.
This integration will deliver a new generation of marine propulsion systems tailored to commercial
and governmental sectors, offering reliability, efficiency, and performance.
OXE and GM Duramax for marine applications
The focus of the Agreement will initially be, but not limited to, the co-development of the Duramax
LZ0 3.0 inline-6 engine, where OXE and GM bring this engine to the marine market. This engine will be
available in both outboard and inboard configurations, broadening OXE’s product offerings and
reinforcing its commitment to innovation.
“The Agreement with GM Marine marks an important strategic step for OXE Marine’s future. GM, a
global leader in the automotive industry with decades of experience and commitment to the marine
sector, brings a clear long-term perspective on diesel and other powertrain technologies. The codevelopment of the LZ0 project highlights GM’s commitment and leverages their vast expertise to
advance marine propulsion. The Agreement with GM enables OXE to bring to market a commercially
rated outboard developed for professional users with demanding needs. This strengthens our ability to
deliver reliable and innovative propulsion systems to our commercial and governmental customers
worldwide,” said Paul Frick, CEO of OXE Marine AB.
“This Agreement with OXE allows us to bring our renowned Duramax range—trusted in pickups across
the U.S. and globally—into the outboard marine segment. OXE’s innovative transmission system
positions them to effectively integrate and extend GM’s powertrains for the marine market,” said Tony
Brower, Director of Powertrain Solutions at GM.
We have dealt with the outboard motors from the Swedish specialist on several occasions. Now, as a GM Integrator, OXE—together with GM Marine—will have the flexibility to explore and apply a
wide range of GM powertrain solutions, supporting both companies’ long-term growth strategies and
driving innovation in marine propulsion.
