1978 Maserati Merak SS - Rare Beautiful Car

This video is of my car - you can get a great idea of what it looks like and how it sounds.

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Engine is well sorted with 10 s of thousands in new clutch. engine out full service by Citroen Concourse in Bonsail. CA.

Added new euro front bumper off a 1979 German Merak SS currently set higher than normal but can be realigned.

Flying buttresses are aluminum from a pre 75 car . much better than the later fiberglass ones.

Exhaust is new.
Short list of the things I have done to the car in the past 5 years European Headers Upgraded rings Engine out service every possible update over $18. 00. 00 spent on the engine alone . have all the receipts New flying buttress $500. 00 plus paint New rear valance $550. 00 plus paint European front bumpers $550. 00 New Clutch $3500. 00 and more

Unfortunately I must sell her. will be sad to see her go.

In 1975 Maserati launched the Merak SS. an upgraded version of its V 6 mid-engine sports car boasting a 30 hp increase over the earlier version. Tweaks included larger carburetors and a higher compression ratio. working together with a 50 Kg reduction in weight. A front grille between the pop-up headlights identified the car. while inside the cabin the Citroën-derived dashboard was replaced by a design drawn from the V 8 Bora following production efficiencies.

Some minor chassis revisions further improved the car. which could now reach speeds in excess of 240 km/h. The SS remained the most powerful version of the Merak. although a development prototype (designed with the American market in mind) was tested with a turbo-charged 3 liter engine. The project never reached production. Technical Specifications Model Merak SSMaserati internal code Tipo AM 122/AProduction start 1975 Number Produced 1000 Ignitionsingle-plug. electronic ignition Lubricationsingle oil pump Transmission 5-speed + reverse synchromesh. rear wheel drive. single dry plate clutch self-locking differential Reduction 1:4. 37 Gear ratios I=2. 92 II=1. 94 III=1. 32 IV=0. 94 V=0. 73 R=3. 15 Chassissteel platform chassis Front suspensiontransversal deformable four-side with coil springs. telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Rear suspensioncoil springs. telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Brakesdual hydraulic high pressure circuit. second mechanical system on rear disks for parking Brakes front 280 mm ventilated disks Brakes rear 300 mm ventilated disks Steeringrack and pinion with hydraulic shock absorber Cooling systemfront-mounted radiator Length 170. 67 inches (4. 35 mm)Width 69. 60 inches (1. 68 mm)Height 44. 64 inches (1. 34 mm)Wheelbase 102. 36 inches (2. 00 mm)Front track 58 inches (1. 74 mm)Rear track 56. 9 inches (1. 47 mm)Dry weight 3. 86 lbs (1. 00 Kg)Curb weight 3. 91 lbs (1. 20 Kg)Tires front 195/70 VR 15 XTires rear 215/7 0 VR 15 XWheelslight alloy. 7. 50 x 15 Top speed 152 mph (245 km/h)Bodyworktwo-door. 2+2 mid-engine coupéFuel tank 18. 70 Imperial gallons (85 liters)Production dates 1975-1983 Engine 90° V 6 Bore and stroke 91. 6 x 75 mm Total displacement 2965. 5 cc Displacements (unitary)494. 25 cc Compression ratio 9:1 Maximum power 220 bhp at 6. 00 rpm Maximum torque 27. 5 Kgm (196 lbs/ft) at 4. 00 rpm Timing geartwo valves per cylinder. twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank Fuel feednaturally aspirated. three Weber 42 DCNF carburetors Fuel & lubricant N 98/100 RM

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