Key features and performance

• Horsepower: 450 hp, making it the most powerful standard outboard from Mercury Racing.
• Engine: 4.6-liter V8 with a supercharger.
• Technology: Incorporates Mercury Racing's QC4 technology, a water-cooled supercharger, and charge-air coolers.
• Performance: Designed for high-performance applications, including a wide operating range of 5,800-6,400 rpm.
• Weight: Offers a high power-to-weight ratio, weighing as little as 689 pounds. 

Available options and technology

• Gearcases:
  • Sport Master: For boats capable of speeds over 85 mph, designed for surface-piercing applications.
  • 5.44 HD: For lower-speed and traditional submerged applications.
• Control: Compatible with Mercury's Zero Effort Digital controls and other digital control systems.
• Maneuvering: Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) is available for multi-engine setups, providing 360-degree control for docking and low-speed maneuvering.
• Monitoring: Can be integrated with Mercury's VesselView system, which provides detailed engine data on a touchscreen display.
• Advanced features: Includes a 115-amp alternator, adaptive speed control to maintain speed in turns, and a pop-up access panel for oil checks and refills. 

Applications

• High-performance center console boats.
• Performance boats.
• High-speed craf