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Maserati Merak

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 66.29 mm 3.15 in × 2.61 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 2 litre 1999 cc (121.986 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 We 44 DCNF carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 146.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1169.3 kPa (169.6 psi)
Specific torque 93.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7300 rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 333.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2600 mm
wheelbase 102.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4330 mm
Length (inches) 170.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1770 mm
Width (inches) 69.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1130 mm
Height (inches) 44.5 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1160 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2557 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 85 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 185/70 VR 15
Wheels 7.5
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 5.50

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Maserati Merak PDF Manual
Designer Giugiaro
Year 1979

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