1970 Marcos 3-Litre specifications

1970 Marcos 3-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2261 mm 89 inches
Track/tread (front) 1302 mm 51.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1302 mm 51.3 inches
Length 4172 mm 164.3 inches
Width 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Height 1054 mm 41.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight 914 kg 2015 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 35 kW/litre
47.6 ps/litre
47 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
155.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
114.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
153.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.75 kg/kW
14.62 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.20
general
Carfolio.com ID62403
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Marcos 3-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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