(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | Maserati | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Merak SS | 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 | 1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 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) | |
| 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 | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Maserati | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | 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 | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 155.1 kW / 210.9 hp / 210.9 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 255.0 Nm / 188.1 lbft / 188.1 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 153.0 kW / 208.0 bhp / 208.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 70.2 kW/l / 1.564 bhp/cu in / 1.564 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 | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.37 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.57 kW/ton / 202.00 bhp/ton / 202.00 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Maserati Merak SS
