Quick answer
The 1981 Maserati Merak, the latest model year on record, is 179.9″ long, 69.7″ wide and 44.5″ tall on a 102.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,908 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Maserati Merak generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1977: 295 lb lighter than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1976 | 170.1″ | 69.7″ | 44.5″ | 102.4″ | 3,201 lb |
| 1977–1978 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 44.5″ | 102.4″ | 2,906 lb |
| 1981 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 44.5″ | 102.4″ | 2,908 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Merak year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 170.1″ | 69.7″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 170.1″ | 69.7″ | 102.4″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Merak fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 71.7″ | −2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.4″ | 105.5″ | −3.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,908 lb | 3,448 lb | −540 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Merak against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Merak (this car) | 1981 | 179.9″ | 69.7″ | 2,908 lb |
| Renault Fuego | 1982 | 176.8″ | 66.5″ | 2,385 lb |
| Ford E-100 | 1982 | 187″ | 79.9″ | — |
| Lotus Elite | 1982 | 179.5″ | 71.7″ | — |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Merak or the Renault Fuego?
The 1982 Renault Fuego is 3.1″ shorter and 523 lb lighter than the 1981 Merak.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Merak model years, 1975 to 1981. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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