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MERCURY
250 Racing V8

Built tough to withstand the rigors of saltwater operation, no outboard in the class offers more displacement. Great for deck, inflatable rigid hull, inshore fishing, multi-species fishing, offshore fishing, and runabout cuddy boats and tritoons.

HP / kW250 / 186
Engine typeV8
Displacement (CID/CC)279 CID
Displacement (L)4.6L
Cylinder ConfigurationV8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
Full throttle RPM5200-6000
Air inductionPerformance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
Fuel induction systemElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
Alternator amp / Watt115-amp (1449 Watt) with Idle Charge
Recommended fuelUnleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
Recommended oilNMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
Engine protection operator warning systemSmartCraft Engine Guardian
StartingElectric Start with SmartStart Protection
ControlsStandard: Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
SteeringIntegrated Electro-Hydraulic Power-Steering
Shaft length20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
30" / 762 mm
Gearcase ratio1.85:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available600 lbs / 272 kgs
CARB star rating3
Bore and stroke3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm
IgnitionSmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
Cooling systemWater-cooled with thermostat
Gear shiftF-N-R
Gearcase options5.44"
Trim systemPower trim and tilt
Exhaust systemThrough prop
ColorCold Fusion White
Phantom Black
Oil Capacity7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
Maximum Trim Range20° (-6° to 14°)
Maximum Tilt Range73° (-6° to 67°)