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Maserati Merak From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Maserati Merak Manufacturer Maserati Production 1972-1982 Successor Maserati MC12 Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout MR layout Engine(s) 2.0 L V6 3.0 L V6 Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4 in) Length 4330 mm (170.5 in) Width 1770 mm (69.7 in) Height 1130 mm (44.5 in) Curb weight 1160-1400 kg (2557-3086 lb) Related Maserati Bora Citroën SM Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro The Maserati Merak was an Italian sport car introduced in 1972, essentially a junior version of the Maserati Bora . It substituted an all new Maserati designed quad-cam V-6 motor (also shared with the Citroen SM) for the Bora's larger V-8, resulting not only in a lower cost, but room for a small backseat and better handling due to lower weight and a better front/rear weight distribution. Contents 1 History 1.1 Citroën era Merak 1.2 GEPI era Merak 1.3 DeTomaso era Merak 2 Sources and further reading [ edit ] History [ edit ] Citroën era Merak The first Merak was designed during the Citroën ownership of Maserati (1968–1975). It featured a 3.0 L Maserati V6 (190 hp) engine, also used in the Citroën SM . The mid-engine Merak used the Bora bodyshell, but with the extra space offered by the smaller engine used to carve out a second row of seats, suitable for children or very small adults. Other Citroën parts used for the Merak included the SM's dramatic dashboard and the hydraulic brake system. In 1977 these parts were supplanted by more conventional units. [ edit ] GEPI era Merak In 1976 Maserati introduced the more powerful and lighter Merak SS. Only 652 were made until production of the SS stopped in 1982. Its engine produced 15% more power, raising horsepower to 220 hp (164 kW) and weight was reduced by 152 kg to 1,400 kg, resulting in a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h). After 1977, the Merak SS was bestowed with the interior and dash of the Maserati Bora. The Merak SS also saw a return to traditional hydraulics, eliminating the last of the Citroen high pressure system. [ edit ] DeTomaso era Merak In 1977, two things happened: the Merak 2000 was introduced when DeTomaso owned Maserati and the Bora was now discontinued. This now made the Merak Maserati's only sports car. The Merak 2000 featured a 2.0 L V6 with 170 hp (127 kW). This version was built mainly for the Italian market where a newly introduced tax law penalized cars with an engine capacity of more than 2000 cc. Aesthetically, the Merak differed from the otherwise identical Bora mainly in sporting glassless flying buttresses instead of the Bora's fully glassed rear. The Merak went out of production in 1982. 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(July 2009) Maserati Bora Manufacturer Maserati Production 1971-1978 (Bora 4.7 L) 289 produced [ 1 ] 1974-1978 (Bora 4.9 L) 275 produced [ 2 ] Predecessor Maserati Ghibli Successor Maserati MC12 Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout RMR layout Engine(s) 4.7 L 4719 cc V8 4.9 L 4930 cc V8 Transmission(s) 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in) Length 4,335 mm (170.7 in) Width 1,738 mm (68.4 in) Height 1,138 mm (44.8 in) Curb weight 1,520 kg (3,351 lb) Related Maserati Merak Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro The Maserati Bora is a Maserati two-seater coupe powered by a V8 engine mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1978, it had a top speed of 174–177 miles per hour (280–285 km/h). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Contents 1 History 2 Design 3 References 4 External links [ edit ] History Shortly after Citroën took a controlling interest in Maserati in 1968, the concept of a mid-engined two-seat sports car was proposed. Lamborghini and De Tomaso already had the Miura and Mangusta whilst Ferrari were known to be developing their own mid-engined contender. Initially known as Tipo 117 and later the Bora, the Maserati project got underway in October 1968 and a prototype was on the road by the summer of 1969. Shown in its final form at the Geneva Salon in March 1971, [ 3 ] the first customer cars had been delivered before the end of the year. Maserati struggled after being bought by De Tomaso in 1975, and the Bora was discontinued in 1978. [ edit ] Design Rear view of Bora A combined steel monocoque chassis and body featured a tubular steel subframe at the back for the engine and transmission. Suspension was independent all round (a first for a Maserati road car) with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bars. The development prototype and the broadly similar show car first seen at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show featured MacPherson Strut based front suspension, but this was abandoned for production because, installed in combination with very wide front tires and rack-and-pinion steering, the strut-based solution produced severe kickback. [ 4 ] For the production cars Maserati reverted to a more conservative wishbone front-suspension arrangement. [ 4 ] Citroën's advanced high pressure hydraulics were adopted to operate the ventilated disc brakes, the brake, clutch and throttle pedal box, the driver's seat and the retractable headlights. Wheels were 7.5 x 15-inch (380 mm) Campagnolo light alloy rims with distinctive removable polished stainless steel hubcaps in the earlier automobiles and Michelin XWX tyres. Engine-wise, Maserati decided to install a subtly uprated version of their familiar DOHC 90° V8, displacement having been 4719 cc thanks to a bore and stroke of 93.9 x 85 mm. Mounted longitudinally, compression was set at 8.5:1 and with four Weber 42 DCNF downdraught carbs and electronic Bosch ignition, the Bora could boast 310 bhp (230 kW) at 6000 rpm. Great attention was paid to reducing noise and vibration, the engine and five-speed ZF transaxle being mounted on a subframe attached to the monocoque via four flexible mounts. Additionally, the aluminium engine cover came trimmed in deep-pile carpet and the window between the passenger's compartment and the engine bay had double-glazing for noise suppression, a feature ahead of its time. The body was created by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Ital Design, fabrication of the all-steel panels being contracted to Officine Padane of Modena. [ 3 ] The Bora was an interestingly designed car. Standing 1138 mm high, perhaps the most distinctive details were the brushed stainless steel roof and windscreen pillars. Inside, the bucket seats, dash, door trim, centre console and rear bulkhead were trimmed in leather, electric windows having been standard, most cars also getting air conditioners. The steering column was tailored for rake and reach, the driver's seat being height adjustable only. Instead, high pressure hydraulics moved the pedal box, consisting of the brake, clutch and throttle pedals, forwards and backwards by around three inches (76 mm) , a first such application in the world for a production car. Weighing in at 1520 kg (around 180 kg heavier than the Ghibli), top speed was 165 mph (266 km/h) whilst 0-60 and 0-100 took 6.5 and 14.6 seconds respectively. The first Boras were delivered to customers in late 1971, only minor production changes being gradually phased in thereafter. These included front lids hinged at the front, pop-up headlights with rounded inside corners, a rectangular front lid-mounted grille and finally, matte black louvres on the sail panels. From 1973, as the 4.7-litre engine hadn't been homologated in North America, Boras destined for the United States were fitted with emissions-equipped 4.9s similar to those found in US-bound Ghiblis. Output was 280 bhp (210 kW) at 6000 rpm, only 30 bhp (22 kW) less than the Euro-spec derivative, changing the zero to sixty time to 7.2 seconds and the quarter mile to 15.2 seconds. US spec Maserati Bora. However, of more concern were the unpopular bumpers that normally had to be added in order to meet US DOT safety legislation. Three years later, a 4.9-litre engine became standard on all Boras, displacement having been stroked from 85 to 89 mm, this resulting in a 4930 cc. With compression set at 8.75:1, output was 10 bhp (7.5 kW) up on the 4.7 with 320 (330 Europe) bhp at 5500 rpm. Production ran from 1971 to 1978, 524 Boras eventually being built, 289 of which were 4.7s and the remaining 235, 4.9s. The Bora had a twin, the Merak , which used the same bodyshell and a smaller Maserati V6 engine, also used in the Citroën SM . [ edit ] References ^ a b "Maserati Bora 4.7" . maserati.com . http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/heritage/Gran-Turismo/m-bora4-7.html . Retrieved 2009-07-15 .   ^ a b "Maserati Bora 4.9" . www.maserati.com . http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/models/heritage/Gran-Turismo/m-bora4-9.html . Retrieved 2009-07-15 .   ^ a b "Maserati's History" . Maserati web site . http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/passion/company/history/recent-years.html . Retrieved May 21, 2009 .   ^ a b "Continental Diary". 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Click 'Search' to view the vehicles. Featured listing MASERATI MERAK BY CARROSSERIE SAURER £49,995 1973 Reg, Coupe Trade seller , distance: 0 miles 40,365 miles Manual Engine size Petrol 7 0 2 Doors, Manual, Coupe, Petrol, 65,000 km, White. White with red interior, 3.0L V6, Rebodied in 1984 by Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland, this car is in excellent condition having … See all cars from Joe Macari Performance Cars 1 Compare Remove Free credit check Check its history Get insurance quote MASERATI MERAK BY CARROSSERIE SAURER £49,995 1973 Reg, Coupe Trade seller , distance: 0 miles 40,365 miles Manual Engine size Petrol 7 0 2 Doors, Manual, Coupe, Petrol, 65,000 km, White. White with red interior, 3.0L V6, Rebodied in 1984 by Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland, this car is in excellent condition having … See all cars from Joe Macari Performance Cars 1 Compare Remove Free credit check Check its history Get insurance quote MASERATI MERAK £49,995 1983 (Y reg) Trade seller , distance: 0 miles 11,000 miles Transmission Engine size Fuel 9 0 11,000 miles, Argento Brilliante. Nero Interior Leather, Nero Carpets, Climate Controlled Air conditioning, Stereo System, The Finest we have seen, An original unrestored car with … See all cars from Meridien Modena Ltd (Maserati) 1 Compare Remove Free credit check Check its history Get insurance quote I'd like to borrow... 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Terms & conditions of access to and use of the website Privacy policy Accessibility statement Careers Channels Get Auto Trader on your Mobile Get Auto Trader in Print Van , Farm , Plant and Truck Commercial trader Get Auto Trader Dealer Portal || LOGIN | REGISTER Unregistered Free Newsletter SEARCH HOME NEWS FEATURES CARS FOR SALE PRICE GUIDE BUYING GUIDE DIRECTORY DIARY WIN SHOP SUBSCRIBE Octane classic car specs SPECFINDER Model specs 1974-1982 MASERATI Merak Production: 1699 Price at launch: £7996 Price (excellent): £23,000 Price (good): £18,500 Price (average): £11,000 Price (project): £4500 Performance 0-60mph: 8.2secs Top speed: 135mph Power: 190bhp Torque: 188lb/ft MPG: 26mpg Engine Configuration: V8 Aspiration: normal Fuel: petrol Fuel delivery: carburettor Chassis Suspension Front: Independent, coil springs Suspension Rear: Independent, coil springs Drivetrain: mid-engine RWD Steering: rack and pinion Bodyframe: metal monocoque Transmission: Five-speed manual Dimensions Length: 4343mm Wheelbase: 2604mm Width: 1784mm Height: 1149mm Weight: 1339kgs Overview Created to fight the Ferrari 308 and Lamborghini Urraco, the Maserati Merak was a super-stylish parts-bin special that proved rather effective. The body was a lightly revised version of the Bora’s (losing its flush rear window in the process), and the engine was a lightly tuned version of the Maserati-designed Citroën SM 3-litre, now boasting 190bhp. Never a light car, the Merak struggled to keep up with its rivals, but the 220bhp SS version did much to make amends. Like the Bora, its values lag behind those of its Lamborghini and Ferrari rivals, making a Merak a wise investment. 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