Powering Champions.
Mercury Racing is more than a name. The heat of competition warms our soul. Technology of the future excites our imagination. This passion defines the new Mercury Racing Apex Series, pure competition outboards designed to perform at the pinnacle of closed-course racing – the quickest, fastest, smartest four-stroke outboards to ever boil the water. There’s only one way to lead to the finish line. Wide Open, of course.
Key Features
Win. Wide. Open: A 4.6-liter V8 powerhead is naturally aspirated and features deep-breathing double overhead cam/four-valve architecture with a short-runner intake manifold mated to a cold-air induction system.An 11:1 compression ratio boosts torque output while the 7000 RPM redline extends the power curve. A dynamic oil pickup system is designed to maintain critical engine oil pressure under high-G loads.A cut-down flywheel, deleted balance shaft and carbon fiber top cowl optimize weight. A competition engine calibration is optimized to take full advantage of 360 APX powerhead tuning. While bred for racing, this four-stroke powerhead is also designed to deliver unmatched durability and reduced maintenance in a competition environment.A digital control offers smooth and precise throttle application. The 24-volt starter produces instant dockside starting in competition. Above-water exhaust offers unrestricted flow and produces an exciting tone for racing fans.12-Inch Midsection: The 12-inch midsection is designed specifically for Formula 1 tunnel boat applications, with a structural wet sump driveshaft housing and integrated power trim and lift with remote pumps.SSM Gearcase: An evolved Mercury Racing Super Speed Master (IV SSM) outboard gearcase is direct-drive with no neutral or reverse shifting.Overdrive: An overdrive spur gearset between the crankshaft and the gearcase increases the input shaft speed to the gearcase and produces the left-hand propeller rotation desired for Formula 1 circuit racing.Specifications
Full Throttle RPM: 7000 RPMRated Hp: 360 HPCylinders: V8Displacement: 4.6 LShaft Length: 12"Trim System: Power Trim And Lift With Remote PumpsMid Section: Circuit Racing Specific 12" Mid Section Direct Mounted With Integral Trim And LiftBore & Stroke: 3.62 x 3.39" (92 x 86 mm)Induction System: Short-Runner Intake Manifold With Forced Cold Air InductionFuel Requirement: Unleaded Premium 91 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) Or 98 RON 10% Ethanol MaximumFuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled With O2 And Pressure FeedbackIgnition System: SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital InductiveCharging: 85 AmpStarting: 24V Electric Start With SmartStart ProtectionOil Requirement: Mercury Racing High-Performance Synthetic SAE 10W-30Carb Star Rating: 3-Star, EU RCD IISteering: Cable With Wing PlatesThrottle & Shift Controls: Digital ThrottleGearcase: IV SSMGear Ratio: 1.13:1Dry Weight: 430 lbsIdle RPM: 750 RPMMax Trim Range: 13 deg.Lift Range: 26 mmCooling System: Water-Cooled With Thermostat Control And Integrated Pressure ReliefEngine Management System: Competition Spec SmartCraft PCM 112Engine Protection System: SmartCraft Engine Guardian With Competition CalibrationExhaust System: Above WaterLubrication System: Structural Wet Sump With Integrated Baffle System And Oil CoolerOil Capacity: 6.6 LSteering Angle: + 30 deg. / - 30 deg.Overdrive Ratio: 0.714 (35:25) / 0.739 (23:17)Overall Drive Ratio: 0.809 / 0.837
