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Pro XS 175 - 300hp

A New Era in Performance

Mercury Pro XS® outboards are engineered for those boaters who demand ultimate performance – anglers competing on the highly competitive tournament trails and powerboaters who simply crave speed and acceleration. Exclusive components and tuning extract every ounce of performance from each Pro XS model so you can take it to the limit.

Intuitive, Innovative Features

TorqueMaster Gearcase

The lightweight TorqueMaster gearcase (featured on select V8 models) has a 1.75:1 gear ratio and a robust 1.25-inch-diameter prop shaft designed for semi-surfacing, high-speed applications.

Adaptive Speed Control

Adaptive Speed Control maintains a desired rpm regardless of changes in load or conditions without adjustments to the throttle lever position – a first for the outboard industry.

Performance-Tuned Exhaust

Exhaust tone has been fine-tuned to provide a brawny performance-inspired sound quality that’s unmistakable on the water yet quieter than competing high-output engines.

Transient Spark Technology

Transient Spark Technology electronically adjusts the ignition timing of the engine as needed. This subtle, automatic change produces additional torque for faster hole shot and acceleration.

Extra Charging Power

A powerful alternator provides net charging output of 20 amps at idle and 85 amps at wide open throttle. Idle Charge battery-management technology automatically increases idle rpm to boost alternator output and recharge low batteries.

Engine Specifications by Horsepower

Horsepower 300 250 225 200 175
Engine type V8 V8 V8 V8 V6
Displacement (CID/CC) 279 CID 279 CID 279 CID 279 CID 209
Displacement (L) 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 3.4
Cylinder Configuration V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves
Full throttle RPM 5600-6200 5600-6200 5600-6200 5600-6200 5400-6000
Alternator amp / Watt 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
Starting Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
Steering Hydraulic (standard)
Power (optional)
Big Tiller (optional) Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) Big Tiller (optional) Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) Big Tiller (optional)
Hydraulic (standard)
Power (optional)
Big Tiller (optional)
Hydraulic (standard)
Power (optional)
Shaft length 20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm 20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm 20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
Gearcase ratio 1.75:1 1.75:1 1.75:1 1.75:1 (TorqueMaster or 5.44"); 1.85:1 (4.8") 1.85:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available 511 lbs / 232 kgs 511 lbs / 232 kgs 511 lbs / 232 kgs 511 lbs / 232 kgs 475 lbs / 216 kgs
Trim system Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt

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