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Mercury Thriftpower (1981–1982) specs: 200 ci (3.3L) 6-cylinder, 3.618 x 3.299 in (91.9 x 83.8 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 87-88 hp, 1981–1982.
The Mercury Thriftpower (1981–1982) is oversquare — the 3.6181" bore exceeds the 3.2992" stroke by 9.7% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.2992" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,250 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 33.3 ci (546 cc).
It is one of 5 engines in the Thriftpower family, sitting between the 144 ci and 250 ci members. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 87 to 88 hp across 1981–1982.
| Displacement | 200 ci / 3.3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.6181" |
| Stroke | 3.2992" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | I6 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.097 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 87–88 hp |
| Years | 1981–1982 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.097 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,299 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 33.3 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 88 hp | — |
| 1982 | 87 hp | — |