| Power | 370HP (276 kW) |
| Full Throttle Range | 4200 - 4600 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 |