Maserati Merak
Merak Tyres
- Maserati Merak 2000 (1977–1979) : 185/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX front, and 205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX rear.
- Maserati Merak (1973–1975) - 205/70VR15 XWX front, 205/70VR15 XWX rear.
- Maserati Merak SS (1975–83) – Originally fitted 195/70VR15 XWX front, and 215/70 WR 15 Michelin XWX rear.
- The 195/70VR15 Michelin XWX is no longer manufactured. We recommend fitting 205/70VR15 Michelin XWX on the front of a Merak SS.
- For 185/70-15 tyres we recommend the Michelin 15E inner tube.
- For 205/70-15 tyres we recommend the Michelin 15F Offset Valve inner tube.
- The Michelin 15/17H will be the best fitting inner tube for 215/70-15 tyres.
- Inner tubes are not essential for most radial tyres, but they can still be the better option when compared to going tubeless. For more information, see our inner tube guide.
- Maserati Merak tyre pressures - 32psi front and 36psi rear.
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History of the Maserati Merak
Maserati Merak is a mid-engined 2+2 sports car that was manufactured by Maserati between 1972 and 1983. The Merak was quite similar to the Maserati Bora, sharing parts of its construction and body panels, however, it was powered by a 3.0 L V6 instead of the latter's 4.7 L V8. The extra passenger space was acquired by using a smaller and more compact powertrain that allowed Maserati to fit a second row of seats; only suitable for children or small adults (or big people on short journeys), making the Merak not just a cheaper alternative to the Bora but also a 2+2.
The Maserati Merak debuted more than a year after the Bora at the 1972 Paris Motor Show. The Merak and the Bora share the front half of their bodyshells up to the doors. The front ends differ primarily because the Merak has two chrome bumpers instead of the Bora's dual trapezoidal grilles.
The Merak's V6 engine was derived from Giulio Alfieri's 2.7 L Tipo C.114 engine, which was created in 1967 for use in the Citroen SM and bore out to 91.6 mm to displace 3 litres 2,965 cc. It had a 12-valve chain-driven double overhead camshaft engine with an uncommon 90° angle between the cylinder banks. A wet sump and an oil cooler were employed in the lubricating system.