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Merak
1978 Maserati Merak SS
Italy
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Maserati
Model
Merak
Variant
SS
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
SS Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
220 hp
Power (kW)
162 kW
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
7.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
Displacement
2,965 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,335 mm
(170.7 in)
Width
1,768 mm
(69.6 in)
Height
1,134 mm
(44.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
(102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,350 kg
(2,976 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
91.6 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
85 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.6 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,474 mm
(58.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,447 mm
(57.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
250 litres
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Maserati
104 vehicles
Cargo Capacity
350 kg
(772 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Merak
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Merak SS
1975–1983
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1978
Powertrain
SS Manual
Horsepower
220 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Coupe
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 5-speed
