VORTEX Engines

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Overview

Vortex Engines produces high-performance engines for karting, focused on shifter categories like KZ and KZ2 for national and international competitions. Part of OTK Kart Group, it supplies engines homologated by CIK-FIA for competitive use.146

History

Founded in 1995 in Italy as a karting engine brand. Integrated into OTK Kart Group, with facilities like Vortex Factory supporting engine production. Released models such as RKZ shifter engine targeting international KZ classes and VTZ as a CIK-FIA homologated engine for KZ/KZ2.127

Product Lines

Product LinePositioningPrice Range
VTZ (KZ/KZ2 shifter engine)CIK-FIA homologated for international competitions$3,500 - $5,000
RKZ (shifter engine)Designed for leading role in KZ classes$3,200 - $4,800

Manufacturing

Manufactured in Italy by Vortex Factory, part of OTK Kart Group Engine Division. Production is in-house within the group's facilities.467

Notable Products

  • VTZ engine - 125cc CIK-FIA homologated shifter engine for KZ and KZ2 categories.
  • RKZ engine - Shifter engine aimed at international KZ competitions.

Reputation

Vortex Engines is recognized in karting for competitive performance in European championships and FIA shifter classes. Associated with OTK Kart Group, it holds a strong position among professionals in international karting.24

Sources (7)
  1. https://vortex-engines.com/motori-rc-vtz_en.php
  2. https://tkart.it/en/news/toolbox/i-nuovi-motori-2016-by-vortex-engines
  3. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/vortex-engine/348635694
  4. https://vortex-engines.com/index_en.php
  5. https://www.vortex-rok.com/dettaglio-news_eng.php?ID_news=2506
  6. https://vortex-engines.com/video-dettaglio_en.php?ID_video=171
  7. https://car-dealership-tycoon.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Vortex_Engines