New Mercury 200hp sterndrive
All new 200hp 4.5L V6 sterndrive based on the 250hp version launched recentlyThe 4.5L 200hp sterndrive was designed and is manufactured at Mercury Marine’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The new 200hp is based on the 4.5L 250hp sterndrive which we tested recently. If you missed it, click here.
Mercury says the MerCruiser 4.5L established new standards for acceleration and overall performance with design innovations such as a long runner-scrolled intake manifold and high displacement, which produces an outstanding power-to-weight ratio.
The 4.5L delivers maximum fuel efficiency and exceptionally quiet operation. Its newly designed rear-facing throttle body, anti-whistle throttle plate, engine cover and mounts, lightweight flywheel, fuel supply module, and structural oil pan all work together to deliver superior sound quality and smoothness from idle all the way through the power band for a better boating experience.
The 4.5L V-6 also offers Adaptive Speed Control (ASC), which automatically maintains the set rpm point regardless of load or condition changes, such as tight turns, tow sports and lower speeds on plane. The result is increased throttle response and a "sportier" feel for the driver, who no longer has to make continual throttle-control adjustments.
Mercury Marine has built its anti-corrosion protection system into the 4.5L V6, using durable cast-iron componentry wherever the engine encounters seawater, and corrosion-resistant aluminium and composites everywhere else. Digital rather than analogue sensors are used throughout.
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