1979 - Maserati - Merak

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Merak 1979
2. Merak 1972
3. Merak 1972
General Information
Make Maserati
Model Merak
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer Giugiaro
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2600 mm     (102,4 in)
Front Track 1474 mm     (58 in)
Rear Track 1474 mm     (58 in)
Length 4330 mm     (170,5 in)
Width 1770 mm     (69,7 in)
Height 1130 mm     (44,5 in)
Ground Clearance 130 mm     (5,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1160 kg     (2555,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 85 litre   (18,7 Imp gal ,  22,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Maserati
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction light alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1999 cc     (121,99 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 66,29 mm     (2,61 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,21
Unitary Capacity 333,17 cc/cylinder    (20,33 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 We 44 DCNF carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 170 HP     (126,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 186 N.m     (137,3 lb.ft ,  19 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 172,9 N.m    (7000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 146,6 HP/ton    (109,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 85 HP/litre    (63,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 220 km/h   (136,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,73 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,5 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.W.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 7.5
Wheels (rear) 7.5
Tyres (front) 185/70 VR 15
Tyres (rear) 205/70 VR 15