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Merak 2000

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

   
 

Produced to solve tax imposition on cars with a greater capacity than 2.0 litres, this vehicle used the same V6 as the Merak SS.
   

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-speed 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 in-board on differential
 

Wheelbase:

 2600 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1474 mm front; 1474 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy disc 7.5x15
 

Tyres:

185VRx15 front; 205VRx15 rear