New Mercury Racing 150R and 200R V6s

**Scream And Fly** · 09-12-2024, 03:28 AM

It's funny because I did an article on the possibility of an R-series V6 back in January. I think the 3.4-liter V6 as a Mercury Racing engine is something that could really be a great application for smaller single-outboard lake running boats. Being a Mercury Racing variant, those engines will be producing probably around 10-15% more power than what is indicated. I think it could get interesting if they add a small supercharger to those. They're available with the Torque Master and Sport Master gearcases.

Full release here.

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**JBS** · 09-12-2024, 06:26 AM

I think Mercury made a great decision.Im following this thread for more information.

**powerabout** · 09-12-2024, 09:18 AM

Shame they didnt think a 15" has a market

**John S** · 09-12-2024, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

Shame they didnt think a 15" has a market

What is that market? Are there current models running 15" compatible transoms?

**skialot2** · 09-12-2024, 09:55 AM

Was there ever an actual market for big 15" shaft motors? Not including full race motors. These are not really race motors. They come with full warrantees of up to 8 years. The APX is the current actual race motors.

**David** · 09-12-2024, 01:34 PM

I was the market for the short shaft 200XS. Well there were a handful of others. Not very many. Of course that motor was stupid expensive and had no warranty. The new 200R price seems reasonable and it has a warranty.

**mragu** · 09-13-2024, 03:43 PM

Is there pricing on these yet? What is the availability?

**Greg G** · 09-16-2024, 08:33 AM

Great so Merc gave us a motor that makes 50hp less then a Promax and weighs 100lbs more. I wished/hoped/thought they would have come out with something lighter and more powerful. Close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. At least it burns 87 octane and has a full warranty.