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(1972 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1999 cm3 / 122.0 cu in / 122.0 cu in, 118.6 kW / 159.0 hp / 159.0 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed
| 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) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4343 mm / 171.0 in / 171.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1784 mm / 70.2 in / 70.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1149 mm / 45.2 in / 45.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2604 mm / 102.5 in / 102.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1454 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.74 m2 / 18.8 sq ft / 18.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.3 mm / 2.61 in / 2.61 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.21 | |
| Fuel supply | 3 We carbs | Engine displacement | 1999 cm3 / 122.0 cu in / 122.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Unitary capacity | 333.17 cm3/cylinder / 20.331 cu in/cylinder / 20.331 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 118.6 kW / 159.0 hp / 159.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 47.4 kW / 63.6 hp / 63.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 59.3 kW/l / 1.304 bhp/cu in / 1.304 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 117.8 kW/ton / 89.2 bhp/ton / 89.2 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Maserati Merak
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