New NXT1 SSM Drive Enhances 700 SCi Versatility
 

New NXT1 SSM Drive Enhances 700 SCi Versatility

FOND DU LAC, Wis. ., Sept. 29, 2006 –Mercury Racing has expanded the versatility of the popular 700 SCi sterndrive engine package with the availability of the all-new NXT1 Super Speed Master (SSM) drive. The NXT1 SSM drive features a dry-sump Six drive coupled to the NXT1 transom plate and the dry-sump NXT1 transmission. The drive is designed for boats with natural bow lift using minimal trim. These select hulls, including stepped vee-bottoms and catamarans, require the drives to be mounted higher on the transom for maximum efficiency and optimal boat performance. The increased drive height or X-Dimension requires the use of hull mounted water pickups for engine cooling.

The NXT1 SSM drive offers OEM boat builders and consumers the benefit of using the legendary dry-sump Six drive with the engine mounted in the same location as a Bravo drive set-up thanks to Mercury Racing’s exclusive NXT1 transmission design. The compact size of the transmission enables builders to install the engine in the same location (fore and aft) as a standard Bravo in close couple applications. The transmission design allows for use of a "driveline kit" for forward engine applications. The Bravo XR drive, combined with the Mercury Racing PCM control strategies, received high marks in customer satisfaction in regards to shifting. The Mercury Racing NXT1 transmission features a Bravo-like cone clutch mechanism – resulting in smooth shifting characteristics.

Both the drive and transmission feature dry-sump lubrication for higher efficiency and reduced operating temperatures. The unique through-hull location of the compact transmission enables the transmission to be installed after the engine is first mounted. This “reverse install” feature is especially handy in boats with limited engine room space. Access to the transmission from the transom also allows the transmission to be removed and serviced without having to pull the complete engine. The removable transom assembly cowl, modeled after the Integrated Transom System (ITS), enables easier access and servicing to various transom components.

Like the NXT1, The NXT1 SSM drive is only available as part of the 700 SCi engine package. Both close-couple and drive-line models are available with 1.35:1 or 1.50:1 gear ratio in both right-hand and left-hand rotation. For additional information on the 700 SCi - NXT1 drive package and the full-line of Mercury Racing products, visit www.mercuryracing.com

About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water.
Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories.

Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers.

Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.

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Released: 09/29/2006-RM

CONTACT: Rick Mackie
Mercury Racing
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: 920-924-2032
FAX: 920-921-6533
E-mail: [email protected]

Re: New NXT1 SSM Drive Enhances 700 SCi Versatility
 

shame you can only buy it as a pkg :(, or I would have them and some more hp in my tiger.

Re: New NXT1 SSM Drive Enhances 700 SCi Versatility
 

There's a pair of NXT1 drives on brand new all white Formula 38 fastech at my marina. I was checkin them out. They look pretty damn bulletproof. Good looking package. :cool: