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Mercury Racing Releases New 1200 SCi Sterndrive
-- Fire Breathing Monster with a Mild-Mannered Personality
FOND DU LAC, Wis., Feb. 15, 2007 – Mercury Racing is pleased to introduce the all-new 1200 SCi sterndrive engine package. The engine, featuring the legendary dry-sump Six drive, is the most powerful consumer sterndrive ever built by Mercury Racing.
The 1200 SCi shares all of the mild-mannered running qualities as its 850 SCi and 1075 SCi counterparts. It is docile around docks and ferocious once unleashed. The 1200 SCi gets its energy from the required high-octane race fuel. Think of it as a street legal race engine available to the masses.
Like the 1075 SCi and 850 SCi, the 1200 SCi features the Mercury exclusive propulsion control module (PCM) 07 microprocessor, which is the brain behind the brawn. Based on a high performance 557-cubic inch V-8 cylinder block, the 1200 SCi features a pair of Lysholm twin screw super chargers with multiport fuel injection (two injectors per cylinder). This combination provides sport boaters with turn-key starting, great overall running quality and incredibly smooth idle quality for a high horsepower big block. The engine's 800 RPM idle speed makes shifting into and out of gear smooth as silk and makes docking much easier with less chance of stalling and other low-RPM drawbacks normally associated with big horsepower.
Mercury Racing engineers designed the 1200 SCi for ease of installation. Every component is strategically placed with an end package that is as compact as possible. The twin screw compressors, which require less power than traditional roots blowers, sit on a corrosion resistant charge air cooler and induction system, designed exclusively by Mercury Racing. Their low-profile design helps to reduce overall engine height and center of gravity.
Supercharger induction noise levels are controlled by twin carbon fiber inlet resonators. Twin flame arrestors act also as air filters, keeping the engine's air induction system clean and efficient.
In addition, supercharger boost is variable. A boost bypass control valve, electronically activated by the PCM 07 microprocessor, continuously adjusts the amount of boost needed to provide consistent horsepower. Under optimum ambient conditions, the boost bypass control valve will open to adjust for the lowest boost required to obtain 1,200 horsepower. The PCM 07 computer also enables individual cylinder control. This ability to optimize fuel and spark timing independently for each cylinder enhances engine running quality, performance, fuel economy and durability. The use of eight independent ignition coils, one per cylinder, helps eliminate spark plug fouling and misfire.
The 1200 SCi comes equipped with the digital SmartCraft® Controller Area Network system, a network of sensors that proactively monitor engine functions. SmartCraft links power, controls and internal and external sensors to provide precise data on all boat functions at a glance. The system monitors a variety of vital engine functions including fuel flow, fuel range, fuel used, and RPM, along with water depth, trim angle, water pressure and battery voltage. Boat functions monitored include fuel tank levels and water and waste tank levels. The CAN enables the PCM 07 to communicate data to the optional Mercury Racing SystemView – Race Edition monitor and SmartCraft® System Link gauges for real-time data on multiple engine and boat functions.
The PCM 07 also drives the exclusive Engine GuardianTM System. Engine Guardian monitors engine functions to forewarn of possible problems that could lead to engine damage. This “smart” technology not only detects and alerts the boater of a problem, it processes the data and reduces power to the maximum, safe level that allows the boater to continue operation. Engine Guardian also has the ability to proactively help prevent engine overheating by sensing not only engine temperature but cooling water pressure as well. By sensing water pressure and temperature, the system can provide advanced warning to the PCM 07 control module, which then reduces engine power before temperature related engine damage takes place.
The 1200 SCi features a dry-sump lubrication system. Three scavenge pumps and one pressure pump keep oil off the crankshaft, reducing friction for enhanced power and performance. A remote oil tank separates air from the oil and gives it time to settle, providing the pressure pump with a constant supply of oil. The oil tank also reduces foaming, improving overall oil lubrication even in the most adverse sea conditions.
Custom sealing systems, developed by Mercury Racing, enhance engine durability. The use of corrosion resistant engine components and treatments
improve engine quality and protection against the corrosive saltwater environment.
A thermostatically-controlled, high-velocity cooling system uses a combination of a circulating pump and sea pump to keep the engine at an optimal operating temperature and peak performance. The system utilizes a three-stage sea pump. Two stages feed cooling water to the engine block and cylinder heads while the third stage feeds the charger air cooler. A new bronze alloy sea pump design enhances protection for boats used in the corrosive salt water environment.
A high-output, 65-amp alternator provides increased power at idle and full power. The increased charging capacity makes running a variety of electronic accessories worry free.
The 1200 SCi is built from the bare block to completion in Mercury Racing's four-cycle Race Shop. Technicians use specialized components throughout the engine, from the heavy-duty valve train to the custom fabricated steel oil pan. Engine packages come standard with a heavy-duty BAM Cyborg dry-sump transmission and the legendary Mercury Racing dry-sump Six drive.
New Mercury Racing and engine model graphics adorn the carbon fiber top cover and valve covers. The 1200 SCi comes with a new universal engine mount for enhanced engine installation fit and finish.
Polished pulleys and clear anodized hose fittings put the finishing touches on what is the ultimate in high performance sterndrive marine propulsion.
The 1200 SCi is accredited by Mercury Racing's T.E.A.M. (Total Engine Application Management) initiative. The standardized T.E.A.M. process ensures
proper installation of the engine with factory specified components, providing maximum performance along with unmatched quality and durability. The 1200 SCi will only be sold to accredited OEM boat builders and dealers who agree to the terms of the T.E.A.M. initiative.
About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water.
Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories.
Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers.
Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world's largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.
CONTACT: Rick Mackie
Mercury Racing
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: 920-924-2032
FAX: 920-921-6533
E-mail: rmackie@mercmarine.com
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