{"id":4473,"date":"2025-02-07T10:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4473"},"modified":"2025-02-07T10:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:02:23","slug":"mercury-racing-150r-and-200r-outboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4473","title":{"rendered":"Mercury Racing 150R and 200R Outboards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Mercury Racing 150R and 200R Outboards<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Mercury Racing 150R and 200R outboard\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BTG1224-Mercury-Racing-200-150R.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Mercury Racing\u2019s new 150R and 200R outboards are available in Phantom Black and optional Cold White Fusion.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Mercury Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Mercury Racing debuted the 3.4-liter V-6 150R and 200R outboards, providing boaters \u00adwho seek high-performance outboards with lighter weight and array of\u00a0performance-oriented choices in things such as gear-case type, gear ratio, and other advancements not available with other \u00adoutboard engines in this range.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border:0; width: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Mercury Racing 150R and 200R outboards made their debut at that 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival, in France, September 2024, to great acclaim. Prioritizing torque, the design of each \u00addelivers exceptional hole shot and acceleration without the weight of a V-8, according to Mercury Racing. Transient Spark Technology electronically adjusts \u00adignition timing as needed, producing \u00adadditional torque for faster hole shot and acceleration. At full throttle, the\u00a0150R\u00a0develops up to 6,000 rpm, while the 200R tops out at 6,400 rpm.<\/p>\n<p>For comparison, a look at \u00adMercury Marine\u2019s ProXS outboards helps showcase why these new Mercury Racing offerings will prove important for high-performance applications.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the ProXS 150 displaces 3.0 liters and is an \u00adinline-four configuration, weighing 456 pounds, compared with the 150R\u2019s 475 pounds (remember, it\u2019s a V-6 displacing 3.4 liters). The ProXS 150 comes with a 2.08-to-1 gear ratio, while the 150R offers a higher 1.85-to-1 ratio, which is better optimized for speed in many situations. The gear cases of each offer water pickups on the nose cone, enabling operation at higher mounting levels, use with a jack\u00a0plate, or simply at higher trim levels, all off which translate into higher speed. Both are available in 20- and 25-inch shaft lengths, and both offer counter-rotation at the 25-inch shaft length. The V-6 150R provides an 85-amp alternator, compared with the inline-four ProXS 150, which offers a 60-amp alternator.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the 200 hp power level, we see that the 4.6-liter V-8 ProXS 200 weighs in at 505 pounds, while the Mercury Racing 200R weighs in at a lighter 469 pounds. The ProXS 200 comes with a 1.75-to-1 ratio and either the big, rugged 5.4-inch gear case, or the Torque Master gear case for elevated-mounting height applications. The new Mercury Racing 200R, however, offers different gear-case choices, both with a 1.75-to-1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p>Note that all weights given r\u00adepresent the lightest version of each engine.<\/p>\n<p>The Mercury Racing 200R with a Torque Master gear case proves ideal for heavier boats capable of reaching up to 85 mph. It features a heavy-duty 19-spline stainless-steel prop shaft and is designed to run partially \u00adsurfaced to propel heavier tournament bass and multispecies fishing boats with maximum speed and control. For boats capable of speeds greater than 85 mph, the surface-piercing design of the Sport Master gear case features low-water pickups and a crescent leading edge to maximize efficiency and speed. The available cambered skeg counteracts prop torque on single-engine installations for improved performance and handling.<\/p>\n<p>The Mercury Racing 200R is available in a 20-inch shaft length, and the ProXS 200 is available in 20- and 25-inch shaft lengths, and with counter-rotation in 25-inch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Mercury Racing 150R makes a maximum wide-open throttle rpm of 6,000 and can run on 87-octane fuel. The Pro XS 150 also makes 6,000 rpm at WOT and can also run on regular gas. The 200R makes up to 6,400 rpm, while the ProXS 200 makes up to 6,200 rpm, and both can run on regular gasoline. The warranty is three years limited for all four of these engines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the new\u00a0150R\u00a0and 200R, we are bringing\u00a0Mercury\u00a0Racing\u00a0DNA to our V-6 outboard range. When it comes to bottom-end torque, these engines are best-in-class,\u201d says Jeff Broman, category director at\u00a0Mercury\u00a0Racing. \u201cAdd the many digital features provided by\u00a0Mercury\u2019s V-6 platform, and the competition cannot match them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/mercury-racing-500r-outboard\/\">Mercury Racing 500R Outboard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The digital features Broman references include digital throttle and shift, which gives drivers precise, seamless engine control. Fuel economy also is optimized through built-in GPS-enabled features such as\u00a0Mercury\u2019s \u00adActive Trim, Adaptive Speed Control, and Advanced Range Optimization, which delivers precise fueling throughout the \u00adoperating range. These features have been described in depth, and more information about each can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/mercury-active-trim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boatingmag\u200b.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurymarine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mercurymarine.com<\/a>, and \u00ad<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryracing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mercuryracing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing for these outboards depends upon the version \u00adselected. The 150R ranges between $18,975 and $21,065. The 200R ranges from $22,550 to $26,950. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These new Mercury Racing outboards should well please boaters seeking high performance. It\u2019s notable that in the current era of powerboating, high-performance and other boating categories,\u00a0 such as fishing and dayboating, often merge. Boat owners now often seek a higher level of performance to go along with a trophy catch, and thrilling one\u2019s guests with an \u00adextra turn of speed often proves as \u00addesired as enjoying a sunset. For these reasons, we expect to see \u00adMercury Racing\u2019s 150R and 200R outboards powering a \u00advariety of craft. Look for our test \u00adcoming\u00a0soon.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/mercury-racing-150r-and-200r-outboards\/\">Mercury Racing 150R and 200R Outboards<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Kevin Falvey<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/mercury-racing-150r-and-200r-outboards\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mercury Racing 150R and 200R Outboards Mercury Racing\u2019s new 150R and 200R outboards are available in Phantom Black and optional Cold White Fusion. Courtesy Mercury Racing Mercury Racing debuted the 3.4-liter V-6 150R and 200R outboards, providing boaters \u00adwho seek high-performance outboards with lighter weight and array of\u00a0performance-oriented choices in things such as gear-case type, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126,148,167,1516,170,352],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-4473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-boatingmag","category-boats","category-engines","category-january-february-2025","category-mercury-racing","category-outboards","tag-boatingmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4473"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4473\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}