| Specifications: |
| Production
Period: |
1976-1983 |
| Designed
By: |
Giorgetto
Giugiaro |
| Body
Built By: |
Ital
Design - 2 door 2+2 |
| Number
Built: |
?
- 1819 Merak's were built |
| Dry
Weight: |
1350
kg |
| Top
Speed: |
220
kph |
| Engine
Type: |
Mid-engine
with six cylinders in 90º "V" |
| Bore
and Stroke: |
80x66.3
mm |
| Displacement: |
1999.6
cc |
| Compression: |
9:1 |
| Engine
Output: |
159
bhp @ 7100 rpm |
| Valves
& Actuation: |
Two
OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts on each bank |
| Carburettion: |
Free
induction with 3 Weber 42DCNF carburettors |
| Ignition: |
Single
Bosch electronic |
| Lubrication: |
Forced
with pressure pump |
| Drive: |
Rear
wheel drive |
| Clutch: |
Dry
single disc |
| Gearbox: |
5-speeds
plus reverse |
| Frame: |
Unit
construction with body |
| Suspension
- Front: |
Independent
with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers |
| Suspension
- Rear: |
Independent
with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulically
operated power assisted four wheel disc brakes - rear discs in-board
on differential |
| Wheelbase: |
2600
mm |
| Front
& Rear Track: |
1474
mm front; 1474 mm rear |
| Tyres: |
185VRx15
front; 205VRx15 rear |
| Wheels: |
Light
alloy discs 7.5x15 |
