| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1997 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in, 262.5 kW / 352.0 hp / 352.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 248 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Marcos | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Mantis | Issued until | |
| Serie | Mantis | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Marcos | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Leigh Adams | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4160 mm / 163.8 in / 163.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1189 kg / 2621 lb / 2621 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1875 mm / 73.8 in / 73.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1016 mm / 40.0 in / 40.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2285 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.62 m2 / 17.4 sq ft / 17.4 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy head & block | Bore | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | Ford EEC V fuel injection | Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 575.13 cm3/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 262.5 kW / 352.0 hp / 352.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 84.4 kW / 113.2 hp / 113.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.0 kW/l / 1.254 bhp/cu in / 1.254 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.67 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.23 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.00 s / 4.00 s / 4.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 248 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 296.1 kW/ton / 224.3 bhp/ton / 224.3 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 12.50 s / 12.50 s / 12.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 13.70 s / 13.70 s / 13.70 s (top 105 km/h / 65 mph / 65 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 25.50 s / 25.50 s / 25.50 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.6 | Turning circle | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent,S, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Double wishbones |
| Wheels front | 8.5 x 17 | Wheels rear | 9 x 18 |
| Tyres front | Bridgestone 235/40 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | Bridgestone 255/55 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 284 mm / 11.2 in / 11.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 240 mm / 9.4 in / 9.4 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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