Patent ID: 7789184
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: B62D,B62M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A snowmobile comprising: a frame, the frame including: an engine disposed in the engine compartment, the engine having at least one air intake opening on a rear side thereof; an air intake controller being disposed rearwardly of the engine and fluidly communicating with the air intake opening; a countershaft traversing the engine compartment, the countershaft being disposed rearwardly of the engine, vertically higher than the air intake opening, and forwardly of the air intake controller; a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the engine with the countershaft; an endless drive track disposed below the tunnel for propelling the snowmobile, the endless drive track being operatively connected to the countershaft; a front suspension connected to the frame; and a pair of skis connected to the front suspension.