MARCOS "THE STORY OF A GREAT BRITISH SPORTSCAR"
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MARCOS "THE STORY OF A GREAT BRITISH SPORTSCAR" |
| Type: | V8 overhead valve |
| Construction: | Light alloy block and heads, dry liners, five main bearings |
| Bore & Stroke: | 94mm x 71.1mm |
| Displacement: | 3946cc |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Valve Gear: | Two valves per cylinder, operated by single camshaft mounted in centre of 'V', via pushrods, rockers and hydraulic tappets |
| Maximum Power: | 190 bhp @ 4,750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 235 lb ft @ 3,600 rpm |
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ENGINE Mantara Sport |
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| Type: | Fully balanced and blueprinted V8 |
| Bore & Stroke: | 94mm x 90mm |
| Displacement: | 4998.65cc |
| Compression Ratio: | 9:1 |
| Maximum Power: | 320 bhp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 320 lb ft @ 3,900 rpm |
| Fuel System: | Lucas L-Jetronic fuel injection |
| Fuel: | Lead free only |
| Ignition: | Lucas breakerless electronic |
| TRANSMISSION |
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| Type: | Five speed manual gearbox |
| Ratios: |
1st: 3.320:1 2nd: 2087:1 3rd: 1396:1 4th: 1000:1 5th: 0.792:1 |
| Final Drive Datio: | 3.09:1 |
| BODY CHASSIS |
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| Type: | Square section tubular steel chassis. Glassfibre composite two-door, two-seater body, convertible in Spyder. |
| RUNNING GEAR |
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| Steering: | Rack and Pinion. Optional power steering |
| Suspension: |
Front: MacPherson struts and
lower link arm Rear: independant with upper and lower wisbones, coil springs & telescopic adjustables dampers. |
| Brakes: | Ventilated discs front, solid discs rear. Split circuit |
| Wheels: | Cast alloy 7 x 15 |
| Tyres: |
205-50-15-VR (front) 225-50-15-VR (rear) |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT |
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| Length: | 157.50 in (4005mm) |
| Width: | 066.25 in (1680mm) |
| Height: | 045.25 in (1150mm) |
| WheelBase: | 089.50 in (2273mm) |
| Track, front: | 057.25 in (1450mm) |
| Track, rear: | 055.00 in (1400mm) |
| Kerb Weight: | 1075.00 Kgs |
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PERFORMANCE Mantara |
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| Acceleration: | 0-60 - 5.4 seconds |
| Maximum speed: | 140 mph |
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PERFORMANCE Mantara Sport |
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| Acceleration: | 0-60 - 4.6 seconds |
| Standing Quarter Mile: | 12.2 seconds |
| Maximum speed: | 168 mph (estimated) |
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