These robust motors deliver Mercury’s best-ever FourStroke hole shot, top speed and fuel efficiency. Great for aluminum fishing, deck, inflatable rigid hull, inshore fishing, offshore fishing and runabouts and tritoons. SPECIFICATIONS - 300 HP OUTBOARD HP / kW 300 / 224 Engine type V8 MidSection Conventional MidSection Displacement (CID/CC) 279 CID Displacement (L) 4.6L Cylinder Configuration V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves Full throttle RPM 5200-6000 Air induction Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold Fuel induction system Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization Alternator amp / Watt 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge Recommended fuel Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum Recommended oil NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30 Engine protection operator warning system SmartCraft Engine Guardian Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology Yes Starting Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Controls Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) Steering Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) Shaft length 20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm Gearcase ratio 1.75:1 Dry weight *Lightest model available 527 lbs / 239 kgs CARB star rating 3 Bore and stroke 3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm Ignition SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive Cooling system Water-cooled with thermostat Gear shift F-N-R Gearcase options 5.44" Trim system Power trim and tilt Exhaust system Through prop Counter Rotation Available Color Cold Fusion White Pearl Fusion White Phantom Black Warm Fusion White Lubrication system Integrated wet sump Oil Capacity 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters Maximum Trim Range 20° (-6° to 14°) Maximum Tilt Range 73° (-6° to 67°)