150r And 200r V6 Outboards At 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival

Mercury Marine and Mercury Racing have made waves at the Cannes Yachting Festival with their latest outboard engine releases. Here’s a breakdown of the exciting new offerings:

New Mercury Racing 150R and 200R Outboards

Design and Performance:

Platform: Both models are built on a V6 platform, offering impressive torque with a 3.4-liter displacement.

RPM: The 150R reaches up to 6000rpm, while the 200R tops out at 6400rpm.

Transient Spark Technology: This feature electronically adjusts ignition timing to enhance torque, improving hole shot and acceleration.

Weight Efficiency: The engines provide powerful performance without the weight typically associated with V8s.

Advanced Features:

Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS): Provides precise and seamless engine control.

Fuel Economy: Optimized with features like Active Trim, Adaptive Speed Control, and Advanced Range Optimization.

Fuel Type: Unlike some performance outboards, the 150R and 200R use Regular Unleaded (91 RON), offering cost savings.

Electrical Power:

Alternator: Equipped with a robust 85-amp alternator, significantly higher than the 44-55-amp output of competitors.

Battery Management: Ensures sufficient electrical power even with a full suite of electronics onboard.

Gearcase Configurations:

200R: Available in Torque Master (210kgs) for speeds up to 135km/h, and Sport Master (220kgs) for speeds ranging from 135km/h to over 160km/h.

150R: Offered with shaft lengths of 20 and 25 inches.

Warranty:

200R Models: Available exclusively through authorized Mercury Racing dealers in Australia and New Zealand, with a three-year warranty for recreational use and a two-year warranty for ski racing.

150R Models: Available through all authorized Mercury dealers in Australia and New Zealand, with a leading 3+3=6 years standard warranty for recreational applications.

New Colour Options and Mid-Range Jet Outboard

FourStroke 150hp Cold Fusion:

New Colour: Cold Fusion added to existing Phantom Black, addressing customer demand for a color that minimizes salt appearance and remains cooler in hot sun.

FourStroke 105hp Jet:

Platform: Built on the FourStroke 150hp platform, delivering 105 horsepower.

Application: Ideal for navigating shallow waters while benefiting from the reliability of Mercury FourStroke technology.

About Mercury Racing

Based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is renowned for its high-performance marine propulsion systems. Mercury Marine is part of Brunswick Corp. The world’s largest manufacturer of recreational products.

For more details, including dealer locations and additional specifications, interested parties can find more information on Mercury Racing’s website.