Mercury Mercruiser 496 HO Engine
| Power | 425HP (317 kW) |
| Full Throttle Range | 4600-5000 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-piece Long 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 | SAE 25W-40 NMMA Certified FC-W |
| 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) |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) in | 35x 33 x 24 |
| Dimensions | 878 x 838 x 610 |
| Weight w/ Bravo One, X, XR (lbs./kg) | 1199/544 |