Mercury Marine, a Brunswick Corporation company, and Mercury Racing have unveiled the new 150R and 200R racing outboards at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival. These powerful 3.4 litre V6 engines offer fast starting and impressive torque without the weight of a V8 engine. The models are equipped with Transient Spark Technology, which electronically adjusts the ignition for better acceleration. The 150R reaches 6,000 rpm, while the 200R reaches up to 6,400 rpm.
Familiar technology and amenities
Both models offer all the digital functions of the Mercury V6 platform, including Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) and GPS-supported systems such as Active Trim and Adaptive Speed Control for optimised fuel consumption. The engines are also equipped with an 85-amp alternator and an integrated battery management system.
The Mercury 200R is offered in two special gearbox configurations. The 200R Torque Master weighs 212 kilograms and is designed for bass boats and other high-performance boats that reach speeds of 128 to 140 kilometres per hour. The 200R Sport Master weighs 222 kilograms and is designed for boats that reach speeds of 135 to over 160 kilometres per hour.
The 150R is available in shaft lengths of 508 and 635 millimetres. The 200R Torque Master and the Sport Master come with a shaft length of 508 millimetres.
Mercury customises outboards according to customer requirements
It was also announced that the Mercury FourStroke 150 hp is now available in Cold Fusion White in addition to Phantom Black. The new colours have been added at the request of boaters who sail in salty waters. They are designed to minimise the appearance of salt water deposits on their outboard engine and keep the engine cooler in the hot sun. In addition, this allows more boat owners to match the colour of their engine to the colour of their hull.
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Jan-Ole Puls
Editor Test & Technology
