(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Maserati | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Merak | Issued until | |
| Serie | Merak | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Maserati | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Giugiaro | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4343 mm / 171.0 in / 171.0 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1784 mm / 70.2 in / 70.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Height | 1149 mm / 45.2 in / 45.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1387 kg / 3058 lb / 3058 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2604 mm / 102.5 in / 102.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1454 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 41.2 % / 41.2 % / 41.2 % |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Maserati | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | Bore | 91.6 mm / 3.61 in / 3.61 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 2965 cm3 / 180.9 cu in / 180.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 494.17 cm3/cylinder / 30.156 cu in/cylinder / 30.156 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 255.0 Nm / 188.1 lbft / 188.1 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 64.1 kW/l / 1.428 bhp/cu in / 1.428 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 86.00 Nm/l / 0.752 lbft/cu in / 0.752 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.85 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 136.99 kW/ton / 186.25 bhp/ton / 186.25 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 19.80 s / 19.80 s / 19.80 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.50 s / 15.50 s / 15.50 s (top 90 km/h / 56 mph / 56 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 28.80 s / 28.80 s / 28.80 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5 | Wheels rear | 7.5 |
| Tyres front | Michelin 185/70 | Tyres rear | Michelin 205/70 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Maserati Merak
