Mercury Shocks the Boating World with First V12 Outboard Engine

7.3 liters. 600 horsepower. This car can be swapped into a different model.

In the boating world, outboard motors reign supreme in terms of portability, ease of maintenance, and better power-to-weight ratio in comparison to their inboard counterparts. However, these
design advantages limit the engine’s power output, which is a fair trade-off for the benefit of larger cabin space.

This is why the Lexus chose a 2,700-horsepower (2.013-kilowatts) Volvo inboard engine, while the Lamborghini luxury yacht has two integrated V12s that each produce 2,000 horsepower (1,491kW).

The Mercury Verado outboard motor can produce only 400 horsepower (298 kW) but the company has a solution. The Mercury Verado is the first V12 engine designed for outboard usage. It is designed to revolutionize yacht design.
Mercury Shocks the Boating World with First V12 Outboard Engine
The Verado produces 600 horsepower (447 kW) with a 7.6-liter displacement. The Verado’s increased horsepower means more options for boat builders. They will need fewer outboard engines to produce the same amount of power as before. This increases fuel efficiency by 20-25 percent.

There are many unique characteristics to the Mercury Verado V12. It is the first outboard engine-powered two-speed automatic transmission. It also features the first steerable gearcase that pivots independently underwater and allows the powerhead to remain in place, a space-saving feature.

Mercury Shocks the Boating World with First V12 Outboard Engine
The Verado’s colors aren’t lacking in style. The Verado is available in Phantom Black as well as three colors of white, namely Pearl Fusion White (Cold Fusion White), Cold Fusion White and Warm Fusion White.

All of this being said, one question remains: What car should we use to replace the engine with?