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The Maserati Merak was essential a study in the art of producing a super-car on a budget. The Merak shared many design similarities to the Bora, Maserati's other super-car during this time. The engine and gearbox were supplied by Citroen, a French automobile manufacturer and major stakeholder of Maserati.
The interior of the car was also influenced by Citroen. However, in 1975 the interior dash was redesigned to eliminate some of the frustations caused by the hard-to-read gauges and too many warning lights. A new engine was introduced which increased the displacement to 3.0 liters. Weber 44DCNF were now used.
In 1977 the Bora production ceased. The Merak was now the only super-car being produced by Maserati. The interior was once again updated and a new badge, the Merak SS, adorned the car. Due to US introduction of the Merak, an electric motor was used in-place of the hydraulic system that controled the headlight raising.
The interior of the car was also influenced by Citroen. However, in 1975 the interior dash was redesigned to eliminate some of the frustations caused by the hard-to-read gauges and too many warning lights. A new engine was introduced which increased the displacement to 3.0 liters. Weber 44DCNF were now used.
In 1977 the Bora production ceased. The Merak was now the only super-car being produced by Maserati. The interior was once again updated and a new badge, the Merak SS, adorned the car. Due to US introduction of the Merak, an electric motor was used in-place of the hydraulic system that controled the headlight raising.
1979 Maserati Merak SS |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Make | Maserati |
| Model | Merak SS |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 1974 - 1982 |
| Price | $29,800.00 |
| Weight | 3180 lbs | 1442.4 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Vee-Type | |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 2965.00 cc | 180.9 cu in. | 3 L. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 220.00 BHP (161.9 KW) @ 6500.00 RPM |
| Torque | 199.00 Ft-Lbs (269.8 NM) @ 4500.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 14.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 73.3 BHP / Liter |
| Main Bearings | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 3 Weber carburetors | |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| In rear transaxle | |
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