Mercury Marine introduces new V6 outboards
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has introduced two new Racing outboard engines, the 150R and 200R, at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Built on a V6 platform, these engines are designed to enhance torque and performance, and have been launched in response to customer demand for high-tech, efficient solutions for their marine adventures.
The new 150R and 200R models focus on delivering increased torque and acceleration, thanks to the 3.4-litre V6 platform.
Displacing 3.4 litres, the V6 outboard engines are designed to deliver exceptional hole shot and acceleration without the weight of a V8. Transient Spark Technology electronically adjusts ignition timing as needed, producing additional torque for faster hole shot and acceleration. At full throttle, the 150R develops up to 6000rpm, while the 200R tops out at 6400rpm.
John Buelow, president, Mercury Marine, says: “In recent years, Mercury Marine and Mercury Racing have raised the bar for innovation in the outboard engine market by introducing new V8 and V10 models at the top of our range. Now, we have responded to customer demand by expanding our V6 offerings. With the 150R and 200R, our customers have a wider range of high-tech, sophisticated outboards to choose from to power their boating adventures.”
The new outboards come with Mercury Marine’s V6 platform features, including Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), designed to give drivers precise, seamless engine control. Fuel economy also is optimised through built-in, GPS-enabled features like Mercury’s Active Trim, Adaptive Speed Control, and Advanced Range Optimization. The 150R and 200R are designed to operate on standard fuel (95 RON).
According to Mercury, the 150R and 200R have a larger, 85-amp alternator, versus competitor’s 44- to 55-amp output.
Jeff Broman, category director – Mercury Racing, says: “With the new 150R and 200R, we are bringing Mercury Racing DNA to our V6 outboard range. When it comes to bottom-end torque, these engines are best-in-class. Add the many digital features provided by Mercury’s V6 platform, and the competition cannot match them.”
The 200R is offered with two different gearcase configurations. Weighing 469lbs, the 200R Torque Master is designed for competitive bass boats and other performance craft in the 80- to 85-mph range. The 200R Sport Master, at 489lbs, is built for high performance boats running at speeds of 135 km/h to well over 160 km/h. The 150R is available with shaft lengths of 20 and 25 inches, while the 200R Torque Master and Sport Master have a 20-inch shaft.
New Mercury FourStroke 150hp colour options
Also announced this week, the Mercury 150hp FourStroke is now available in Cold Fusion White in addition to Phantom Black. The new colours were added in response to demand from saltwater boaters looking to minimise the appearance of salt spray on their outboard and keep it cooler to the touch in the hot weather.
Also expanding Mercury’s mid-range lineup is the all-new FourStroke 105hp Jet. This jet outboard engine, built on the FourStroke 150hp platform, delivers 105 horsepower. This puts it at the head of the Mercury jet family, which also includes the Jet 25-40hp and Jet 60-80hp. The new FourStroke 105hp Jet is the ideal solution for boaters and anglers who want to navigate safely in shallower water while still enjoying the intuitive operation and reliability of Mercury FourStroke technology.
