Maserati Merak
| Maserati Merak | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Production | 1972–1983 1,830 produced |
| Assembly | Italy: Modena |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speed Citroën C35 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,335 mm (170.7 in) |
| Width | 1,768 mm (69.6 in) |
| Height | 1,134 mm (44.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,400–1,430 kg (3,086–3,153 lb) (dry) |
The Maserati Merak (Tipo AM122) is a mid-engined 2+2 sports car produced by Maserati between 1972 and 1983. The Merak was closely related to the Maserati Bora, sharing part of its structure and body panels, but was powered by a 3.0 L V6 in place of the latter's 4.7 L V8. The extra cabin space gained by fitting a smaller and more compact powertrain was used to carve out a second row of seats—suitable for children or very small adults—making the Merak not just a less expensive alternative to the Bora but also a 2+2.