Mercury Racing 565 Sterndrive Engine

Name: Mercury Racing 565 Sterndrive Engine
Brand: Mercury Racing

Naturally aspirated Mercury Racing 8.7 L V8 sterndrive engine rated 565 hp on 89 octane, with digital throttle and shift, for performance vee-bottoms, catamarans and sport cruisers.

Description

The Mercury Racing 565 is a naturally aspirated big-block sterndrive engine with digital throttle and shift. A stroked 8.7-liter block, high-performance cylinder heads, multiport fuel injection and twin electronic throttle bodies produce 565 hp on 89 octane fuel.

Technical data

Rated power at transom: 565 hp
Full throttle rpm: 5000-5400
Displacement: 8.7 L; V8; bore x stroke 4.466 x 4.25 in (113 x 108 mm)
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel: 89 octane minimum (R+M)/2; sequential fuel injection
Alternator: 90 A
Controller: 1 x PCM, 1 x TCM
Gear ratios: 1.35:1, 1.50:1
Dimensions (L from back of block x W x H from crankshaft center): 34.2 x 33.8 x 26.9 in
Weight: 1201 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 or short)
Optional Integrated Transom System
Digital Zero Effort Controls
X-Haust sound tuning system

Applications

High-performance vee-bottoms and catamarans
Sport cruisers

Specifications

CYLINDERS / ENGINE CONFIGURATION	V8
FUEL REQUIREMENT	89 Octane Minimum (R + M)/2
FUEL SYSTEM	Sequential Fuel Injection
GEAR RATIO	1.35:1, 1.50:1
WARRANTY	2-Year Limited For Recreational Boating
BORE & STROKE	4.466 x 4.25 IN/113 x 108 MM
ALTERNATOR (AMP)	90 AMP
CONTROLLER	1 X PCM; 1 X TCM
DRIVE UNIT	Bravo One XR, Bravo One XR Sport, Bravo One XR Sport Master, (Std. Or Short), (Integrated Transom System Optional)
LENGTH (IN) - FROM BACK OF BLOCK	34.2 IN
WIDTH (IN)	33.8 IN
HEIGHT (IN)	26.9 IN (From crankshaft center)
WEIGHT (LBS)	1201 LBS

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Equipment

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