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11 Mercury Racing Outboard Models for 2025

  • Writer: Mike Hill
    Mike Hill
  • Nov 17, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: Aug 20

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While the Buckshot Racing #77 Speed Store remains fully committed to maintaining high-performing 2-stroke outboards, it's noteworthy that most 2-stroke models are no longer in production.


For the 2025 model year, Mercury Racing introduces a robust lineup of eleven 4-stroke high-performance outboard engines, specifically engineered for recreational boating and competitive racing enthusiasts.


Below is a comprehensive list of the 2025 Mercury Racing outboard models, comprising seven in the R-Series and four in the Competition Series:


R-Series Outboards:


Designed for high-performance recreational boating, the R-Series engines deliver exceptional power and acceleration.


  • Mercury Racing 500R

    • Horsepower: 500 HP

    • Engine Type: 4.6L V8 Supercharged

    • Dry Weight: 726 lbs

    • Features: The 500R offers elevated power and technology, featuring a new 4.6L V8 powerhead with upgraded components, increased supercharger boost pressure, and an Advanced Racing Core (ARC) midsection for enhanced durability and performance.


  • Mercury Racing 400R

    • Horsepower: 400 HP

    • Engine Type: 5.7L V10

    • Dry Weight: 695 lbs

    • Features: The 400R sets a new standard of performance with advanced features, custom graphics, and a wide range of parts compatibility, making it suitable for various high-performance boating applications.


  • Mercury Racing 300R

    • Horsepower: 300 HP

    • Engine Type: 4.6L V8

    • Dry Weight: 512 lbs

    • Features: The 300R is tuned with Mercury Racing components to deliver crisp throttle response and thrilling top-end power. It offers multiple midsection and gearcase options to tailor performance to specific applications.


  • Mercury Racing 250R

    • Horsepower: 250 HP

    • Engine Type: 4.6L V8

    • Dry Weight: 520 lbs

    • Features: The 250R provides class-leading performance with a 10% increase in fuel efficiency, offering a lower cost of ownership without compromising on power.


  • Mercury Racing 200R

    • Horsepower: 200 HP

    • Engine Type: 3.4L V6

    • Dry Weight: 469 lbs (torq master) 489 lbs (sportmaster)

    • Features: The 200R delivers robust performance in a compact package, ideal for smaller high-performance boats requiring a balance of power and agility.


  • Mercury Racing 150R

    • Horsepower: 150 HP

    • Engine Type: 3.4L V6

    • Dry Weight: 475 lbs

    • Features: The 150R is the perfect entry point for sophisticated boaters seeking the performance and luxury refinement of Mercury Racing R-Series power. It features a smooth and efficient V6 powerhead coupled with advanced Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) control capability.


  • Mercury 60R

    • Horsepower: 60 HP

    • Engine Type: 1.0L L4

    • Dry Weight: 268 lbs

    • Features: The 60R is built with speed in mind, designed specifically for technical flats skiffs to deliver performance with outstanding fuel economy, rugged reliability, and quiet operation.



Competition Series Outboards:


Engineered for professional racing, the Competition Series outboards are designed to meet the rigorous demands of competitive tunnel boat powerboat racing.


  • Mercury Racing 360 APX

    • Horsepower: 360 HP

    • Engine Type: 4.6L V8

    • Dry Weight: 430 lbs

    • Features: The 360 APX is a potent competition outboard designed specifically to power Formula One tunnel boats in the premier class of the UIM F1H2O World Championship. It delivers impressive torque from a durable, low-emissions four-stroke V8 powerhead that sets a new benchmark for circuit-racing performance.


  • Mercury Racing 250 APX

    • Horsepower: 250+ HP

    • Engine Type: 4.6L V8

    • Dry Weight: 436 lbs

    • Features: The 250 APX joins the competition portfolio to open a new competitive era in APBA Formula 1 and UIM F2 powerboat racing. It is tuned to deliver race-winning torque and acceleration combined with outstanding durability and a cost-effective, race-winning advantage over legacy two-strokes.


  • Mercury Racing 200 APX

    • Horsepower: 200+ HP

    • Engine Type: 3.4L V6

    • Dry Weight: 395 lbs

    • Features: The 200 APX is a powerful V6 four-stroke outboard designed for UIM F2 and APBA OPC tunnel boat racing. It offers racers a very durable powerhead and the latest in four-stroke engine technology, while reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent compared to legacy two-stroke competition outboards.


  • Mercury Racing 60 APX

    • Horsepower: 60 HP

    • Engine Type: 1.0L L4

    • Dry Weight: 247 lbs

    • Features: The 60 APX is designed specifically for up-and-coming racers competing in UIM Formula 4 class competition. It has been expertly tuned to run at a wide-open throttle limit of 6000-6400 rpm, delivering all the adrenaline of the legendary Apex competition series in a lightweight, compact package.



Mercury Racing's dedication to innovation and performance is evident in both their R-Series and Competition Series outboards, catering to the needs of high-performance boating enthusiasts and professional racers alike.


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