1974 Maserati Merak Specifications

Specifications

1974 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1972 - 1983
Body Designer :	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Price :	$21,705
Weight :	3205 lbs \| 1453.764 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	7.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	149 mph \| 239.741 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	2965 cc \| 180.9 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	188 Ft-Lbs (255 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	8.75:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
3 Weber 2-barrel carburetors

V 6 90-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	2965 cc \| 180.9 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	8.75:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
3 Weber 2-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle

Production Figures

Merak Production (1972-1983) :	1,830
:	Some sources say 1732
1974 Maserati Merak

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # AM122US1382
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Exterior
Body Designer :	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Doors :	2
Length :	180.0 in \| 4572 mm.
Width :	69.6 in \| 1768 mm.
Height :	44.6 in \| 1133 mm.
Wheelbase :	102.3 in \| 2598 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.9 in \| 1445 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 185VR15 Rear : 205VR15

1974 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,750
Avg. Household Income :	$13,900
Avg. Home :	$34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: How fast is the 1974 Maserati Merak? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak has a top speed of 149 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Maserati Merak? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak has a wheelbase size of 102.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Maserati Merak? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak has a length of 180.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Maserati Merak? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak has a width of 69.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Maserati Merak cost when new?A: The 1974 Maserati Merak had a base price of approximately $21,705 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Maserati Merak? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1974 Maserati Merak have? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak had Front : 185VR15
Rear : 205VR15 tires.

Q: How many Merak were produced? A: Maserati produced 1,830 examples of the Merak from 1972 to 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Maserati Merak have? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak had the following engine options: V 6Vee-Type (2965 cc | 180.9 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 188 Ft-Lbs (255 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6Vee-Type (2965 cc | 180.9 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1974 Maserati Merak have? A: The 1974 Maserati Merak had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.