Maserati Merak

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Maserati Merak
Overview
Manufacturer	Maserati
Production	1972–1983 1,830 produced
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	Maserati Bora Citroën SM
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L 90° V6 2.0 L 90° V6
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)
Chronology
Successor	Maserati Biturbo

The Maserati Merak (Tipo AM122) is a mid-engined 2+2 sports car produced by Maserati between 1972 and 1983.^[1] 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.