Originally Posted by C_Spray

From Terry Sobo on the NXT vs. Bravo thread on SOS:

"Retail price for 525's NXT is $73,790.
Retail price for 700's NXT is $87,421.

You can substitute the drive portion with a SSM VI. That adds another $27,000 to the retail list price. However you still have the NXT transom assy w/ the integrated dry sump transmssion. That's basically a large cone clutch.

Mercury does not offer the 700 w/ a complete SSM VI package.

Just the facts Ma'am."

$87,421 is a long way from $50,000-$55,000. Even if the OEM gets 25% off of list, that's still $65,566. In the end, I suspect the pricing between a 725/Indy and a 700/NXTwill be pretty close. However - I'll bet the 725/Indy will be several mph faster.

Originally Posted by LapseofReason

So what does the Ilmor eng&drive weigh ? is it less than the 1550 of the Merc 700&Nxt ?

Originally Posted by LapseofReason

Dam then if you ran them in a trip boat save 900# thats like getting the gen. some extra fuel and some other stuff for free, at least in terms of #'s saved.

Originally Posted by LapseofReason

I think it's a 710 not 725 unless they havn't updated their web site. How do they sound in a more than one setup? I never realy liked the way the Viper sounded.

Originally Posted by NASCAT

Generation IV engine packages released in Miami are now a 650 V-10 & 725 V-10 up from the previous Gen III 625 & 710.

They sound like an Indy / IRL car at speed but relatively quiet when compared to a BBC.