| Horsepower | 300 hp (≈ 224 kW) |
| Engine Type / Configuration | V‑8, 64° V‑angle, DOHC, 32 valves |
| Displacement | ~4.6 L (≈ 279 CID) |
| Full-throttle RPM | 5,200 – 6,000 RPM |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 86 mm (3.6 in × 3.4 in) |
| Alternator Output | Typically 85 A (~1,071 W) |
| Oil Capacity | ~6.6 L (7.0 quarts) |
| Gearcase Ratio | 1.75:1 (some models may also use 1.85:1) |
| Shaft Length Options | 20″, 25″, 30″ |
| Dry Weight (lightest model) | ~272 kg (600 lbs) |
| Maximum Trim Range | 20° (‑6° to +14°) |
| Maximum Tilt Range | 73° (‑6° to +67°) |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled with thermostat |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Ignition / Control | SmartCraft PCM (Digital) / SmartCraft Engine Guardian |
| Gear Shift | Forward – Neutral – Reverse (F‑N‑R) |
| Exhaust | Through the propeller (via gearcase) |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded petrol; 87 octane (R+M/2) minimum, sometimes 90 RON with up to 10% ethanol |
| Recommended Oil | NMMA certified FC-W SAE 10W-30 |
