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Upgrades for the Merak SS 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, whilst inside the cabin the Citroën-derived dashboard was replaced by a design drawn from the V8 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 litre engine. The project never reached production.

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1977 Maserati Merak SS - sold for $33,000 Awaiting the high bidder here is a premier example of this exciting model, the Merak SS. Finished in Fly Yellow with it original black leather interior, just 30,900 miles from new have been clocked on this beauty. Originally from California, its succession of owners has each taken very seriously the honor of being in charge of this vehicle’s well-being with regular maintenance and making sure no abusive practices had to be endured by this powe... more
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