The Merak used a shortened version of the Bora's chassis with a smaller V6 in place of the V8, letting Maserati fit usable rear seats behind the engine.
Lead trim: Merak 2000 GT · up to 217 hp
Maserati MerakMerak · 1972–1983
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FactThe Merak used a shortened version of the Bora's chassis with a smaller V6 in place of the V8, letting Maserati fit usable rear seats behind the engine.
A rear mid-engined 2+2 coupé styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, related to the Bora and using a Citroën five-speed gearbox. 1,830 were produced from 1972 to 1983.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merak 2000 GT | 1972–1983 | 2.0 L V6 | 168 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
| Merak 3.0 | 1972–1983 | 3.0 L V6 | 187 hp | 188 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
| Merak SS | 1972–1983 | 3.0 L V6 | 217 hp | — | — | RWD | manual | — |
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