| Horsepower |
420HP (313 kW) |
| Full Throttle
Range |
4400-4800 RPM |
| Displacement |
496 CID (8.1L) |
| Engine Type |
V8 |
| Bore & Stroke |
4.25" X 4.38" (108mm X 111mm) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1 |
| Fuel Requirement |
87 Octane (R+M)/2 |
| Engine Control
System |
PCM 555 with SmartCraft CAN Capability - DTS
Optional |
| Fuel Delivery
System |
Gen III Cool Fuel |
| Fuel Injection
System |
Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel
Injection |
| Induction System |
2-pieceLong Runner intake with 75mm Throttle Body
(80mm w/DTS) |
| Ignition System |
Distributorless Ignition w/Knock Control and
Platinum Spark Plugs |
| Charging System |
65 Amp/917 Watt Alternator |
| Water Drain
System |
Single Point Air-Actuated |
| Exhaust System |
Long Runner Cast iron Manifolds with 316 Stainless
Steel Tubular Dry Joint Elbows |
| Cooling System |
Closed Cooling, Long Life 5-Year Anti-Freeze, Brass
Sea Water Pump |
| Accessory Drive
System |
Serpentine Belt, Stainless Steel Spring Automatic
Tensioner |
| Recommended Engine
Oil |
MerCruiser Full Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE
20W-40 |
| Engine Guardian
System |
Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Temperature, High
Exhaust Manifold Temperature, Low Sea Water Pressure, Low Voltage,
Over-rev control, Knock Control, Transmission Temperature, Low
Transmission Fluid Pressure (DTS Only) |
| Velvet Drive
5000A |
1.25, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5,2.8:1 |
| Velvet Drive
5000V |
1.5, 2.0, 2.5:1 |
| Velvet Drive 72C Remote
V |
1.0:1 |
| ZF 63A (Available
w/DTS) |
1.5, 2.0, 2.5,2.7:1 |
| ZF 80 A (Available
w/DTS) |
2.85:1 |
| ZF 63 IV (Available
w/DTS) |
1.5, 2.0, 2.5:1 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH)
in |
47x 33 x 24 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH)
mm |
1194 x 838 x 610 |
| Weight w/ Velvet
Drive |
1130 lbs / 513 kg |
| Digital Throttle and
Shift |
Optional |
