1994 Marcos LM 500

This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front located engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 320 bhp (324 PS/239 kW) of power at 5250 rpm, and maximum torque of 447 N·m (330 lb·ft/45.6 kgm) at 3900 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual transmission. With a claimed weight at the kerb of 1101 kg, the Marcos LM 500 can dispense with the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 13.5 seconds. It is said to be able to manage a maxiumum speed of 266 km/h (165 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Weight
1101 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
324 PS / 320 bhp / 239 kW @ 5250 rpm
Torque
447 Nm / 330 ft.lb / 45.6 kgm @ 3900 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 4.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h / 165 mph

1994 Marcos LM 500 specifications

1994 Marcos LM 500 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2273 mm	89.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	1101 kg	2427 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5 litre 4998 cc (304.997 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	94 × 90 mm 3.7 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	324 PS (320 bhp) (239 kW) at 5250 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	447 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.6 kgm) at 3900 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	47.7 kW/litre 64.9 ps/litre 64 bhp/litre 1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	89.44 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	Multi-point fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1123.9 kPa (163 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	624.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	3.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	11.9 s
Standing quarter-mile	13.5 s
Standing kilometre	24.5 s
Maximum speed	266 km/h (165 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 294.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 PS/kg 216.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 kW/kg 290.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.61 kg/kW 7.71 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.700
Turning circle	11.70 m
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	4.06
general
Carfolio.com ID	35090
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	43.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1994 Marcos LM 500 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.