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1.0L L4
60R

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE

The Mercury Racing 60R outboard is a brilliant performance solution for technical flats skiffs. This lightweight, compact outboard is a powerhouse tuned and geared to deliver amazing hole-shot acceleration for instant on-plane performance in skinny water. This proven powerhead also combines outstanding fuel economy with rugged reliability and quiet operation. Get Wide Open with no compromise.

A word from Mercury Racing

“The Mercury Racing 60R is designed specifically for technical flats skiffs to deliver performance with outstanding fuel economy, rugged reliability and quiet operation.”

Jeff Broman headshot

Jeff Broman

Director, Mercury Racing Category

Single Overhead Cam

A single overhead camshaft cylinder head keeps the powerhead as light and slim as possible for less intrusion on the transom.

EFI

To extend range the 60R is equipped with computer-controlled electronic fuel injection (EFI). programmed to deliver outstanding fuel economy at cruising speed on 87-octane fuel.

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15" MIDSECTION

Sits perfectly on a 15-inch transom and under a compact poling platform to lower the center of gravity for improved stability.

HIGH-THRUST GEARCASE

The high-thrust gearcase can handle up to 20 percent more prop-blade area than a standard gearcase and provides added lift aft to boost hole-shot performance.

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Feel The Power

The dual muffler system of Advanced Sound Control offers the option of a deep sport tone with a stirring growl on start-up.

TURN ON SOUND FOR MAXIMUM FEEL

HOLD SPACEBAR

TUNED TO PERFORM

This four-cylinder 1.0-liter long-stroke powerhead is tuned for torque. That power is transferred to a larger diameter, high-thrust gearcase, shaped to provide added lift and designed and geared to accommodate bigger props. It’s a combination created expressly to deliver instant hole- shot acceleration and confident handling at speed.

Facts and Figures
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FACTS & FIGURES

FULL THROTTLE RPM

5800-6300

RATED HP

60

CYCLINDERS

L4

DISPLACEMENT

1L

PRODUCT DETAILS

SHAFT LENGTH 15
TRIM SYSTEM Standard
MIDSECTION Standard
SKEG Straight
WARRANTY 3-Year
INDUCTION SYSTEM Naturally Aspirated
FUEL REQUIREMENT Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) Or 91 RON
CHARGING 18 AMP
IDLE CHARGE N
JPO OPTION N
THROTTLE & SHIFT CONTROLS Mechanical
GEARCASE 4.25-Inch Diameter, High-Thrust
GEAR RATIO 2.33:1
DRY WEIGHT 268 LBS
MOUNTS Hard Rubber
ENGINE TYPE I-4 NA 4S

PHANTOM BLACK

Phantom Black

SMARTCRAFT® TECHNOLOGY

Mercury SmartCraft is built into the 60R to enable Engine Guardian® system monitors and available SmartCraft instruments, Mercury VesselView and VesserlView Mobile, and Mercury Theft Deterrent System (TDS).

18-AMP ALTERNATOR

A powerful 18-amp alternator is designed to maintain battery charge on boats equipped with angling electronics and baitwell pumps.

Spitfire XP Propeller

The Mercury Racing Spitfire XP Propeller is designed to be the ultimate prop for the 60R. Created to specifically match the power curve, gear ration and gearcase shape of the engine, the Spitfire XP has a four-blade design and long barrel that combine to deliver the lightning-fast hole shot shallow-water anglers desire. This precision-tuned Mercury Racing Pro Finish propeller is crafted in Mercury-exclusive X7 stainless steel alloy, then zero-balanced and measure for consistent performance. Offered in 12-inch 50 21-inch pitch in half-inch increments to dial in optimal RPM at wide-open throttle.

Spitfire
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