496 MAG - 375 hp

With almost 500 cubic inches of big-block power at your command, the 375 HP 496 MAG can make its presence known anytime you like. Its massive torque, delivered through one of many available Bravo drive options creates an extraordinary propulsion system for your cruiser or larger runabout. While powerful, the 496 MAG is also very well-mannered and reliable. So, you're not trading off brains for brawn, they're combined into one very amazing power package. Standard low-restriction exhaust with stainless steel elbows, along with our most sophisticated spark and fuel injection systems, deliver every ounce of performance that you expect from MerCruiser.

Power	375HP (276 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
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	Tuned Runner Exhaust 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 Drive Lube, Low Sea Water Pressure, Low Voltage, Over-rev control, Knock Control
Bravo One, Bravo One X Ratios	1.36, 1.50, 1.65(H)
Bravo Two, Bravo Two X Ratios	1.81, 2.00, 2.20(H)
Bravo Three, Bravo Three X Ratios	1.81, 2.00, 2.20,(H)
Bravo One XR Ratios	1.26, 1.35, 1.50
Bravo Three XR Ratios	2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH) in	35x 33 x 24
Dimensions (LxWxH) mm	878 x 838 x 610
Weight w/ Bravo One, X, XR (lbs./kg)	1199/544
Weight w/ Bravo Two, X (lbs./kg)	1214/551
Weight w/ Bravo Three, X (lbs./kg)	1224/556
Digital Throttle and Shift	Optional