New Mercury Racing 150R and 200R V6s

[Scream And Fly]

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.

[JBS]

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

[powerabout]

Shame they didnt think a 15" has a market

[John S]

Shame they didnt think a 15" has a market

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

[skialot2]

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]

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]

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

[Greg G]

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.

[HydroSkreamin]

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

[22R]

Damm ya pay more for the white ones. I guess white privilege is a thing after all.

22R

[hellbents-10]

About 10k more then a Yamaha 150 tuned to 231. Leaves some room in the budget for rigging and modding the lower unit for LWP.

[108]

Yeah I'll just keep picking up 2.5's off marketplace and craigslist thanks.

[Greg G]

Has then V6 started to ship yet?

[4Speed]

Are the new 150 & 200R only available with DTS or can they be hooked up to a non digital system with livorsi gauges and a in-control foot throttle and shifter? I heard the 250R can be purchases in either configuration.

[FBM]

Has then V6 started to ship yet?

Yes, I have one on the shelf set to go on a customer boat.

Are the new 150 & 200R only available with DTS or can they be hooked up to a non digital system with livorsi gauges and a in-control foot throttle and shifter? I heard the 250R can be purchases in either configuration.

DTS only for the 150 and 200R. Mechanical only for the 250R.