| Specifications: |
| Production
Period: |
1972-1976 |
| Designed
By: |
Giorgetto
Giugiaro |
| Body
Built By: |
Ital
Design - 2 door 2+ 2 |
| Number
Built: |
?
1819 Merak's were built |
| Dry
Weight: |
1320
kg |
| Top
Speed: |
240
kph |
| Engine
Type: |
Mid-engine
with six cylinders in 90 "V" |
| Bore
and Stroke: |
91.6x75
mm |
| Displacement: |
2965.4
cc |
| Compression: |
8.75:1 |
| Engine
Output: |
190
bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Valves
& Actuation: |
Two
OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per 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 plate |
| 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 discs - rear discs inboard on
differential |
| Wheelbase: |
2600
mm |
| Front
& Rear Track: |
1474
mm front; 1474 rear |
| Tyres: |
185VRx15
front; 205VRx15 |
| Wheels: |
Light
alloy discs 7.50x15 |
