The Mazzy Engine Returns

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We teased you with some images back in Augustย of our 1976 Maserati Merak engine just as we were completing the rebuild. Well next week we’ll be introducing her back to the body shell once again as she gets fitted back in ready for the final stages of rebuild.

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

The original Merak’s three-litre engine produced 190ย PS (140ย kW; 187ย hp) at 6000 rpm and 26ย kgยทm (255ย Nยทm; 188ย lbยทft) at 4000 rpm.

Three twin-chokeย carburettors (one 42 DCNF 31 and two 42 DCNF 32) fed the engine, and the compression ratio was 8.75:1. Maserati declared a top speed of over 240ย km/h (149ย mph).

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

1976 Maserati Merak Engine Restored at Bridge Classic Cars

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