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Mercury Racing V8 500R, the stock outboard taken to the extreme
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Mercury Racing V8 500R, the stock outboard taken to the extreme
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Mercury Racing V8 500R, the stock outboard taken to the extremeWhen it comes to performance and high speeds on the water, Mercury Marine has always been at the forefront and the American manufacturer’s Racing outboard range this year Raise the bar again with the new Mercury Racing V8 500R.
It was born on a 500hp supercharged block equipped with new components designed to enhance pure power, and is currently the most powerful outboard in the racing department of the American Brunswick group, which with this engine aims at highly sporty boats, but also at fishermen eager for high performance.
“The 500R sets a new benchmark for outboard power density,” said Stuart Halley, general manager of Mercury Racing. “This engine develops an incredible thrust in the mid-range, and boasts a relentless pull up to maximum acceleration. It is the most exciting production outboard ever created by Mercury Racing.”
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The words of the American general manager give goosebumps just thinking about what this latest innovation can offer.
However, let’s try to get back down to earth and talk a little about numbers and technical characteristics, to understand how the American technicians managed to churn out such an adrenaline-pumping outboard already on paper.
The new Mercury Racing V8 500R is a four-stroke based on the 450R’s 4.6-liter 64° V8 block, and was powered with an exclusive Mercury Racing superchargerwhich has helped to increase power (+50 HP) and torque (+10%) compared to the 450R model.
Find out all about the Mercury Racing 450R in our introductory article
However, the engineers have worked in the round to get the most out of this engine, starting with the internal components:
Connecting rods, bushings and pistons have been strengthened to handle higher combustion pressure, so you can also raise the maximum engine speed, which is now 6600 rpm.
And to optimize responsiveness when the throttle is pulled, the flywheel has been replaced with a new one with reduced inertia, for make the revs go up more quickly and gain speed in less time.
The technology that measures humidity makes its debut, so as not to lose power under any conditions
The intake system, on the other hand, relies on a throttle body with diameter increased by 15%, while the shape of the compressor inlet has been redesigned to improve flow.
If that wasn’t enough, Humidity compensation technology makes its debut with the Mercury Racing V8 500Rthe first on a nautical engine, which varies the ignition timing based on the conditions of use using a sensor capable of measuring the humidity level of the incoming air.
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Translated into numbers, the system allows you to have up to a maximum of 30 more hp compared to the power available without humidity compensation.
Mercury Racing V8 500R: power is nothing without control
We are not talking about dinghies or tyres, but this old slogan used by Pirelli almost 30 years ago it also adapts perfectly to the construction philosophy of the new 500R. In fact, Mercury Racing has not limited itself to offering “only” more horsepower which, in any case, must be trained to be fully exploited.
As well as a newly developed steering arm, this block is the first in the family to feature the exclusive Advanced Racing Core (ARC)a new Midsection system based on a stronger transom plate and four hydraulic rams (two main and two auxiliary) for more precise trim adjustment at high speeds.
And the transmission? The new R-Drive foot is born, in two variants based on the type of boat
Still on the driveability and control front, Mercury Racing has designed a foot specifically for the 500R outboard and compatible with propellers up to 17” (43cm) in diameter.
The new R-Drive is available in two versions, both characterized by a crescent profile and a “torpedo” with an elongated shape and optimized at a hydrodynamic level, to give the best not only underwater, but also on semi-surface and full surface.
The transmission R-Drive base it is designed for boats that can reach speeds between 73 and 86 knots, and comes with a standard length fin whose parabolic cross section has a very efficient shape.
The R-Drive Sport versionInstead, she has been optimized for very high-speed surface applications, so for catamarans and high-performance center console boats capable of regularly reaching speeds in excess of 85 knots.
This foot features a longer fin than the base foot and has a wedge shape from the leading edge to the trailing edge. It is also available without camber or with right camber for single engine boats.
More, the drive shaft is made from an aerospace grade stainless steel alloy very high strength to better withstand the vibrations caused by loading and unloading a propeller on the surface.
Digital technologies, stems and colors to also take care of comfort and aesthetics
With a weight of 326 kg, the new Mercury Racing V8 500R confirms the most sophisticated technological solutions that Mercury adopts in general pleasure craft, such as Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS), the Adaptive Speed Control system to keep the engine speed stable in the event of load variations caused by sea conditions or tacking, Mercury SmartCraft, Engine Guardian monitoring and VesselView multifunction displays.
As far as compatibility with the various boats is concerned, the range consists of four stem variants: 20″ (50,8 cm), 25″ (63,5 cm), 30″ (76,2 cm) e 35″ (88,9 cm).
Anyone can then indulge themselves with the colors, to have the outboard(s) matching the hull. The manufacturer offers two standard colorsPhantom Black or Cold Fusion White with Mercury Racing graphics and Devil Eye Red trim.
There is a third fully customizable optionwhich is sold in Phantom Black, but without applied graphics or the trim panel, therefore ready to be painted according to whatever wishes its new owner has.
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