Sporty Spyder making an international splash

published by Asianpost on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 12:05

Quebec's Bombardier Recreational Products Inc (BRP) has announced that it is accelerating the worldwide deployment of its Can-Am Spyder roadster, which is now available in five provinces, 35 U.S. states and 20 international markets.

"The impact of creating a new category of on-road vehicles is becoming clearer than ever to us," said Chris Dawson, vice-president of Strategic Planning and head of the Spyder program. "Consumer response has far exceeded our expectations and we are therefore proceeding with our market expansion ahead of our initial schedule."

The Can-Am Spyder roadster uses two front wheels and one rear wheel to provide the performance of a traditional motorcycle with the stability of a convertible sports car. It is powered by a 106-horsepower V-twin engine with sequential manual or clutchless electronic transmission.

International dealerships include Western Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia. The roadster's worldwide deployment is scheduled to be completed within the next two to three years. The Can-Am Spyder was officially launched in February, 2007.