New Mercury 270 HP Sterndrive 3.0L Inboard Diesel Engine

The Mercury 270 HP Inboard Diesel Engine simplifies maintenance by locating service points at the front of the engine. The oil, coolant, fuse box, seawater strainer, drive lube (sterndrive only) and power steering fluid (sterndrive only) service points are located at the front of the engine next to Mercury’s color-coded maintenance schedule to provide easy-to-understand service guidelines and easy-to-reach access.

Redefining the Standard

The new Mercury Diesel 3.0L common-rail high-speed engine delivers exceptional performance and offers substantial improvements in acceleration and top speed – all made possible by a new water-cooled variable geometry turbocharger design (VGT). This matched system, plus a state-of-the-art engine control system, provides reduced time to plane and outstanding overall performance.

Reliability  Performance

Enjoying your time on the water is more easily achieved with an engine that performs day in and day out. Mercury Diesel’s 3.0L engine is assembled in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that employs the latest in quality practices and control, ensuring ultimate confidence in reliability. Combine the reliability and performance of the Mercury Diesel 3.0L with Mercury’s proprietary SmartCraft system and a full suite of accessories that contribute to an unsurpassed boating experience.

Quiet Performer

The Mercury Diesel 3.0L delivers exhilarating performance while minimizing noise and vibration, while the air filter doubles as a silencer that removes the turbo whine historically associated with diesel engines. The motor mounts are designed to minimize vibration. Having a conversation while cruising has never been easier.

Joystick Piloting for Inboards

The only joystick piloting system that’s compatible with gasoline or diesel inboard and tow sport engines.

The only joystick piloting system for single-inboard boats.

Many features available to make your tow sport adventures even more amazing

Corrosion-Resistance

Mercury diesels feature state-of-the-art anti-corrosion, including a thermostatically controlled closed water-cooled system. Water-cooled engine oil, gear oil and steering fluid decrease engine-room temperatures, extending engine life. The SeaCore® system is available for the ultimate in saltwater protection.

SPECS : 

Power mhp / kW
270

Bore and stroke
3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm

Maximum RPM (WOT)
4200

Engine type
V6

Displacement (L)
3.0L

Dry Weight (engine only)
358 Kg (789 lbs)

Dimensions (L x W x H)
36.7 x 33.4 x 32.0″ / 847 x 849 x 813 mm

Peak Torque
594 Nm @ 2200 rpm

Air Handling
Turbocharged and Aftercooled

Fuel System
High pressure common rail

Rotation
Counter clockwise facing flywheel

Compression Ratio
16.5:1

Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
Not required

Fuel lift pump
On engine

High pressure fuel pump
Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump

Valves per Cylinder
4

Pistons
Oil jet cooled

Fuel injectors
Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)

Glow Plugs
Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)

Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
Filtered and silenced

Turbocharger
Honeywell VGT

Engine and turbocharger cooling
Closed cooled

Coolers
Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell

Seawater pump inlet size
38 mm (1.5 in)

Oil sump volume
8.5 L

Dipstick range
1.0 L

Oil maintenance interval
200 hours or annually

Coolant Volume
12 L

Flywheel size
290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8

Electrical system
12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs

MerCathode (Sterndrive only)
Engine mounted

Engine Stop
ECU Controlled

Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Bosch EDC17

Sensors
Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure

Throttle and shift
Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable

Helm and gauge compatibility
Mercury SmartCraft

Mercury Joystick Piloting
Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives (Axius)

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X
1.36, 1.5, 1.65

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X SeaCore
1.36, 1.50, 1.65

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One XR
1.35, 1.50

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X
1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X SeaCore
1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two XR
1.65

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X
1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X SeaCore
1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR
1.65, 1.81, 2.00

Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR SeaCore
1.65, 1.81

Weight (engine only)
358 Kg (789 lbs)

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