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Description
The Merak was Maserati’s answer to the oil crisis, which affected the sales of cars with large-displacement engines. This sibling of the Bora used a modified version of the type C.114 engine, which Maserati had engineered for Citroën. This smaller V6 engine made it possible to equip the Merak with two small rear seats, unlike the strictly two-seat Bora. The Merak used even more Citroën components than its larger relative, such as the single-spoke steering wheel, but many of these parts were replaced on later versions with more sporting components. In 1976, a lighter and more powerful version was presented, the Merak SS. While Maserati already had a more economical alternative to the Bora in the V6 Merak, new company chairman Alejandro De Tomaso felt a version equipped with a smaller engine was called for to reinvigorate sales. Italian legislation imposed heavy taxation on cars with engines larger than two liters, and thus the Merak 2000GT was born. The combination of its sensational Italdesign body and more economical drivetrain made the Merak a best-seller, with about 1,830 made between 1972 and 1983.
SPECIFICATION

Merak

Merak

Merak

SS

Merak

2000
Production Years
1972 - 1975
Displacement
2,965
cc
Top Speed
240
KM/H
Model code
Tipo AM122
Body type
2-door, 2+2 mid-engine coupé
Design
Giugiaro
Number produced
830
Chassis
Steel platform chassis
Dry weight
1,420kg
Engine configuration
90° V6, double overhead camshaft
Maximum power
190hp @ 6,000rpm
Production Years
1976 - 1982
Displacement
2,965
cc
Top speed
250
KM/H
Model code
Tipo AM122/A
Body Type
2-door, 2+2 mid-engine coupé
Design
Giugiaro
Numbers Produced
787
Chassis
Steel platform chassis
Dry weight
1,420kg
Engine configuration
90° V6, double overhead camshaft
Maximum power
220hp @ 6,500rpm
Production Years
1980 - 1982
Displacement
1,999
cc
Top Speed
220
KM/H
Model code
Tipo AM122/D
Body Type
2-door, 2+2 mid-engine coupé
Design
Giugiaro
Number Produced
200
Chassis
Steel platform chassis
Dry weight
1,420kg
Engine configuration
90° V6, double overhead camshaft
Maximum Power
159hp @ 7,100rpm
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Maserati S.p.A.
Viale Ciro Menotti, 322 – 41121, Modena (MO), Italy

Company registered under Italian law - VAT: IT 08245890010 R.E.A. Modena 347990

Share capital: 80.000.000 €, fully paid-up
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