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Maserati Merak

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 91.60 mm × 75.00 mm 3.61 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3 litre 2965 cc (180.935 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.50 s
0-60 mph 7.50 s
0-100 mph 19.80 s
0-100 km/h 8.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.50 s @ 90.00
Standing km 28.80 s @ 185.00 km/h
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 136.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1080.8 kPa (156.7 psi)
Specific torque 86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.22
Unitary capacity 494.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2604 mm
wheelbase 102.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4343 mm
Length (inches) 171 in
Width (milimeters) 1784 mm
Width (inches) 70.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1149 mm
Height (inches) 45.2 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1387 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3058 lb
Weight distribuiton 41.20 %
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 3.500
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres Michelin 185/70
Wheels 7.5
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 4.85

General information

RAC rating 31.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Maserati Merak PDF Manual
Merak picture
Designer Giugiaro
Year 1972

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