1976 Maserati Merak specifications

1976 Maserati Merak data
Applicable to the Italian domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerGiugiaro
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4335 mm 170.7 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1149 mm 45.2 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1350 kg 2976 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Maserati
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 2 litre
1999 cc
(121.986 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 66.29 mm
3.15 × 2.61 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
177 Nm (131 ft·lb) (18 kgm)
at 5700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
58.9 kW/litre
80.1 ps/litre
79 bhp/litre
1.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
88.54 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 Weber carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1112.7 kPa (161.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 333.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
118.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.46 kg/kW
19.14 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.ARB.
Rear suspension I.CS.W.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2923 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 5.44
general
Carfolio.com ID25388
Production total
Model code
Model family AM122/D
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 Maserati Merak added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-09-01.

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