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HomeMagazineBoat BriefMercury Racing Unveils New 150R And 200R V6 Outboards At Cannes Boat Show

Mercury Racing Unveils New 150R And 200R V6 Outboards At Cannes Boat Show

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Mercury Marine and Mercury Racing launched two new Racing outboards on the opening day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. In addition, this week Mercury also announced new colour options for the 150hp FourStroke and introduced a new mid-range Jet outboard engine.

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New Mercury Racing 150R and 200R

During a media event at the boat show in Cannes, Mercury Racing announced the all-new 150R and 200R outboard engines, built on a V6 platform.

The new 150R and 200R are all about torque. Displacing 3.4 litres, these 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.

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These outboards come with the full suite of the Mercury Marine’s V6 platform features, including Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), which gives 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 Optimisation which delivers precise fuelling throughout the operating range.

Where other performance outboards require Premium Unleaded, the 150R and 200R are designed to operate on Regular Unleaded (91 RON), saving money at the pump.

The 150R and 200R also are equipped with a larger 85-amp alternator versus competitor engines’ 44-55-amp output. Mercury’s built-in battery management system ensures that, even with a full suite of electronics on board, owners always have enough electrical power for their needs.

“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,” said Mercury Racing Category Director Jeff Broman.

“Add the many digital features provided by Mercury’s V6 platform, and the competition cannot match them.”

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The 200R is offered with two different gearcase configurations. Weighing just 210kgs, the 200R Torque Master is designed for competitive bass boats and other performance craft in the 125-135km/h range. At 220kgs, the 200R Sport Master is built for high performance boats running at speeds of 135km/h to well over 160km/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.

“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,” said Mercury Marine President John Buelow.

“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.”

Mercury Marine 105hp Jet Outboard

New Mercury FourStroke 150hp Cold Fusion & All-New FourStroke 105 Jet

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Also announced this week, the Mercury 150 FourStroke is now available in Cold Fusion, in addition to Phantom Black. The new colour was added in response to demand from boaters who want to minimise the appearance of salt on their outboard and keep it cooler to the touch in the hot sun.

In addition, this gives more owners the ability to coordinate their engine with their hull colour.

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 25hp, 40hp, 60hp and 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.

The new 200R V6 Outboard models featuring Torque Master and Sport Master gearcases are Now Officially Released and available exclusively from authorised Mercury Racing dealers only in New Zealand and are eligible for a three-year outboard warranty in recreational applications. In Ski Racing applications, Mercury Racing R models can be eligible for a two-year limited warranty, with terms and conditions applying.

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