Mercury Racing 1550hp sterndrive
If you're looking for a little bit more grunt in your repower, try this baby from Mercury Racing...Mercury Racing’s new QC4v 1550 dual-calibration sterndrive is designed for racers looking for the sheer power of a 1550hp race engine, but this beast can also be run in a recreational boat as a 1350hp on normal unleaded fuel.
An advanced control system enables the operator to switch the engine’s power level. Using an electronic key fob, drivers can choose between a purebred race machine, which pumps out 1550hp on race fuel, or a high-performance leisure ride at 1350hp on 98 RON premium unleaded fuel.
Both calibrations provide maximum torque and efficiency and are designed to optimise engine performance at each power level. This dual calibration essentially gives you two engines in one, both backed by a factory warranty.
The electronic fobs work off Mercury’s Theft Deterrent System (TDS) which disables the vessel when an assigned electronic key is not engaged.
The 1550 is the latest generation of Mercury Racing’s exclusive QC4v (quad cam four valve) engine platform. Engine durability has been enhanced with forged race pistons designed for race fuel for maximised torque and efficiency. An all-new intercooler filter with stainless steel element and housing is designed for ease of removal and cleaning while keeping smaller debris, such as sand, from entering the intercooler.
The 1550 also features an engine-mounted hot lead to easily connect to vessel battery isolators.
Mercury Racing says the 9.0-litre QC4v cylinder block and head design, combined with SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), provides big power with luxury-car-like drivability.
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