Mercury Racing 520 Sterndrive Engine

Name: Mercury Racing 520 Sterndrive Engine
Brand: Mercury Racing

Mercury Racing 8.6 L V8 sterndrive engine rated 520 hp on 87 octane, the entry model of the Mercury Racing sterndrive range, compatible with Bravo One XR and Bravo Three XR drives.

Description

The Mercury Racing 520 is the smallest engine in the Mercury Racing sterndrive range, an 8.6-liter V8 rated at 520 hp on 87 octane fuel and offered as a powerful, cost-effective performance option.

Technical data

Rated power at transom: 520 hp
Full throttle rpm: 4800-5200
Displacement: 8.6 L; V8; bore x stroke 4.56 x 4.00 in (115.8 x 101.6 mm)
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel: 87 octane minimum (R+M)/2, 91 RON; sequential fuel injection
Alternator: 65 A
Controller: PCM
Dimensions (L from back of block x W x H): 34.2 x 33.8 x 24.2 in
Weight: 1218 lb
Warranty: 2-year limited for recreational boating

Compatible drives and options

Bravo One XR, Bravo One XR Sport, Bravo One XR Sport Master (standard and short)
Bravo Three XR with contra-rotating propellers for heavier cruisers
Optional Integrated Transom System
Mercury Joystick Piloting as part of the SmartCraft package

Specifications

Cylinders / Engine Configuration	V8
Fuel Requirement	87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2), (91 RON) Global
Fuel System	Sequential Fuel Injection
WARRANTY	2-Year Limited For Recreational Boating
BORE & STROKE	4.56 x 4.00 IN/115.8 x 101.6 MM
ALTERNATOR (AMP)	65 AMP
CONTROLLER	PCM
DRIVE UNIT	Bravo One XR, Bravo One XR Sport, Bravo One XR Sport Master (Std. & Short), Bravo Three XR; (Integrated Transom System Optional)
LENGTH (IN) - FROM BACK OF BLOCK	34.2 IN
WIDTH (IN)	33.8 IN
HEIGHT (IN)	24.2 IN
WEIGHT (LBS)	1218 LBS

Heating and cooling for methanol

Alfa Laval heat exchangers for heating and cooling methanol fuel on board: semi-welded plate heat exchangers, AlfaNovaM all-stainless units and CBM copper-brazed units (-196°C to 225°C, 51 bar).

Equipment

Caterpillar Marine

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

Inline 8-cylinder 148 L medium-speed marine generator set, 2,200-2,600 ekW at 1000 rpm (50 Hz) or 900 rpm (60 Hz), EPA Tier 2 and IMO II, for auxiliary and diesel-electric propulsion service.

Equipment

Everllence

Everllence 49/60DF Dual-Fuel Engine

Medium-speed dual-fuel marine engine, in-line 6–10 or V12/V14 cylinders, 7,800–18,200 kW, with Common Rail 2.2 injection, two-stage turbocharging and SaCoS 5000 control, for mechanical or electric propulsion.