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1974 Maserati Merak Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

MASERATI Merak 1974-1982 9 Photos
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Developed under Citroen's ownership during the early '70s, the Merak was Maserati's second mid-engine sportscar, and it stood on the market for over a decade.

Introduced in 1972 at the Paris Auto Show, this car was more of a spin-off from the Bora. However, unlike its bigger sibling, this Giugiaro-designed sportscar was aimed at wealthier customers.

Giorgetto Giugiaro was hired to pen the car's lines based on the Bora. Citroen had a good idea when it did that since, by using the same platform, it could create two different vehicles. Thus, the Merak came on the market with a restyled front fascia that sported a rubber bumper and a chromed trim adorned it. From its sides, the mid-engined sports car showed a low profile with a short greenhouse. The rear windscreen was vertical and short. But the designer imagined two opened flying buttresses that visually extended the car's roof. At the back, the engine cover featured two rows of vents that helped to cool the engine.

The Merak's interior was offered with various trim levels. While the base models featured cloth upholstery, the higher grades were leather-wrapped. Regardless of the version, all were fitted with bolstered seats that provided good lateral support. In addition, a rear seat was placed behind the driver for tax reasons. The owners couldn't place anything larger than a purse in there. The dashboard was filled with gauges and dials, which told everything about the engine's status. As for the trunk, that was at the front and could fit just a couple of overnight bags.

The V6 engine behind the seats was not exactly something to brag about. The base version had only two liters of displacement. It was made to comply with strict European regulations from Italy, Greece, and Portugal. At the other end of the scale, the three-liter version provided better performance. But still, not enough to call the Merak a supercar.

MASERATI Merak 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
  3 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L V6 5MT RWD (160 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (190 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 SS 5MT RWD (210 HP)

MASERATI Merak
2.0L V6 5MT RWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L V6 5MT RWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:1999 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 7000 RPM
160 HP @ 7000 RPM
158 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 5700 RPM
177 Nm @ 5700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 VR15 // 205/70 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:171 in (4343 mm)
Width:70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height:45.2 in (1148 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.2/57 in (1,453/1,448 mm)
Wheelbase:102.5 in (2604 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)

MASERATI Merak
3.0L V6 5MT RWD (190 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (190 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2965 cm3
Power:140 KW @ 6000 RPM
190 HP @ 6000 RPM
188 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:188 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
255 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 (Front) - 205/70 (Rear)
DIMENSIONS
Length:171 in (4343 mm)
Width:70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height:45.2 in (1148 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.2/57 in (1,453/1,448 mm)
Wheelbase:102.5 in (2604 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3423 lbs (1553 kg)

MASERATI Merak
3.0L V6 SS 5MT RWD (210 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 SS 5MT RWD (210 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2965 cm3
Power:155 KW @ 5800 RPM
210 HP @ 5800 RPM
208 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:188 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
255 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 VR15 (Front) - 215/70 VR15 (Rear)
DIMENSIONS
Length:171 in (4343 mm)
Width:70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height:45.2 in (1148 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.2/57 in (1,453/1,448 mm)
Wheelbase:102.5 in (2604 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3086 lbs (1400 kg)
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