Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2007.05.02
Test Date:
12-05-2007
Test Boat:
Charger 496
Test Motor:
DF250SS

Charger 496
Boat
Material:
Fiberlass
Length:
20' 6"
Beam:
95"
Weight:
1650 Lbs
Maximum HP:
Any V6 Outboard
Fuel Capacity:
44 Gallons
Transom Height:
20"
Steering:
Hydraulic

Engine
Engine Type:
4 - Stroke V6
HP:
250 HP
Displacement:
4.0 Liter
Operating Range:
5300-6300 RPM
Weight:
578 Lbs.
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Fuel Delivery:
Multipoint EFI
Ignition:
Solid State

Propeller
Material:
Stainless Steel
Diameter/Pitch:
14-3/8 X 29
Number of Blades:
4

Mounting Height
Hole Position:
NA
Jack Plate:
Yes / Prop shaft centerline 3/4" below bottom of pad

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
Light Chop
Wind Velocity:
Calm
Air Temperature:
75° F
Fuel Load:
30 Gallons
Weight:
2 Persons, 3 Batteries/Trolling Mtr, Live Wells Empty

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
74.5 MPH
0 to 30 MPH:
7.50 sec.
Optimum Cruising Range:
201 Miles @ 3500 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
4.77 MPG @ 3500 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range
IDLE 3.1 0.50 6.20 246
1000 4.8 1.10 4.32 171
1500 6.5 2.30 2.83 112
2000 7.6 3.80 1.99 79
2500 8.5 6.50 1.30 57
3000 28.0 5.15 5.44 215
3500 34.7 6.85 5.07 201
4000 41.1 8.60 4.77 189
4500 50.4 11.00 4.58 181
5000 57.5 13.90 4.13 164
5500 63.5 17.15 3.70 147
6000 70.0 18.85 3.29 147
6250 74.5 22.60 3.29 130

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Charger Inc