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Basic (general) data | remove |
| Marque (make) | ![]() Maserati |
|---|---|
| Serie | Merak |
| Model family | |
| Model | Merak SS |
| Model code | |
| Issued from | 1974 |
| Issued until | |
| Country of origin | IT |
| Number made | |
| Body construction | |
| Body designation | |
Bodywork | |
| Base platform | |
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé |
| Bodywork designer | Giugiaro |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Passenger space (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase [mm / in / in] | 2604 / 102.5 / 102.5 |
| Track front [mm / in / in] | 1454 / 57.2 / 57.2 |
| Track rear [mm / in / in] | 1448 / 57.0 / 57.0 |
| Length [mm / in / in] | 4343 / 171.0 / 171.0 |
| Width [mm / in / in] | 1784 / 70.2 / 70.2 |
| Height [mm / in / in] | 1149 / 45.2 / 45.2 |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Ground clearance [mm / in / in] | 130 / 5.1 / 5.1 |
| Total (curb) weight [kg / lb / lb] | 1400 / 3086 / 3086 |
| Dry weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Load capacity [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Gross (max.) weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Towing weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Weight distribution (front) [% / % / %] | |
| Fuel capacity [l / UK gal / US gal] | 85 / 18.7 / 22.5 |
Aerodynamics | |
| Drag coefficient | |
| Frontal Area [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | |
| Cx | |
Engine | |
| Engine Code | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Engine Type | V engine |
| Engine Type Details | |
| Sump | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) |
| Fuel details | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) |
| Total number of cylinders | 6 |
| Total number of valves | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 |
| Engine construction | |
| Bore [mm / in / in] | 91.6 / 3.61 / 3.61 |
| Stroke [mm / in / in] | 75.0 / 2.95 / 2.95 |
| Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 |
| Engine displacement [cm3 / cu in / cu in] | 2965 / 180.9 / 180.9 |
| Unitary capacity [cm3/cylinder / cu in/cylinder / cu in/cylinder] | 494.17 / 30.156 / 30.156 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Fuel supply | 3 We carbs |
| Aspiration | natural |
| Compressor type | N/A |
| Intercooler | no |
| Catalytic converter | no |
| Max. output power [kW / hp / hp] | 155.1 / 210.9 / 210.9 |
| Max. output power rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 5800 / 5800 / 5800 |
| Max. torque [Nm / lbft / lbft] | 255.0 / 188.1 / 188.1 |
| Max. torque rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 5000 / 5000 / 5000 |
| Maximum rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | |
| Coolant | water |
| Max. net output [kW / bhp / bhp] | 153.0 / 208.0 / 208.0 |
| Specific output [kW/l / bhp/cu in / bhp/cu in] | 70.2 / 1.564 / 1.564 |
| Specific torque [Nm/l / lbft/cu in / lbft/cu in] | 86.00 / 0.752 / 0.752 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission type | manual |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.37 |
Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| 0-Kilometer time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Kilometer speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Top (maximal) speed [km/h / mph / mph] | 250 / 155 / 155 |
| Fuel consumption, City (urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Euro [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| CO2 emissions [g/km / g/mi / g/mi] | |
| Power-to-weight ratio [kW/ton / bhp/ton / bhp/ton] | 148.57 / 202.00 / 202.00 |
Chassis | |
| Engine location | middle |
| Engine alignment | longitudinal |
| Steering | rack & pinion |
| Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 |
| Turning circle [m / ft / ft] | 10.50 / 34.45 / 34.45 |
| 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 |
| Brakes details | |
| Brake diameter front [mm / in / in] | |
| Brake diameter rear [mm / in / in] | |
| Braked area [cm2 / sq in / sq in] |