Gear ratio reference

2025 Mercury 500 HP R Racing V8 Gear Ratio

Exact Model / Lower Unit Ratio

Listed gear-ratio data for 2025 Mercury 500 HP R Racing V8 outboards. Match your exact model and lower unit; some models may have more than one gearcase configuration.

2025 Mercury 500 HP R Racing V8

Listed ratio values: 1.60:1

Model Gear ratio
V8-500R 1.60:1

Use the ratio that matches your exact outboard model and lower unit, then enter it in the PropSlip calculator.