Maserati Merak History
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Introduced in 1972 as a more accessible companion to the Bora, the Merak used the same Giugiaro body but with a glass-covered rear deck over a vestigial rear seat area, making it a 2+2 layout. Its engine was a 3.0-litre V6 derived from the unit shared with the Citroën SM luxury saloon, producing around 190 PS in standard form.
The 1975 Merak SS (Super Sport) brought significant improvements: a higher-output 220 PS version of the V6, deleted Citroën hydraulics (replaced with a more conventional system for reliability), a lower ride height, and stronger brakes. The SS is regarded as the definitive Merak. Production of all Meraks ended in 1983, with approximately 1,830 cars built across both variants.
Body styles
- Coupe (2+2)
Notable special editions & performance variants
Merak SS
Super Sport version with 220 PS V6, revised (non-Citroën) hydraulic system, and improved dynamics — the recommended Merak for drivers.
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