1970 Marcos Mantis specifications

1970 Marcos Mantis data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerDennis Adams
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1448 mm 57 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4742 mm 186.7 inches
Width 1803 mm 71 inches
Height 1168 mm 46 inches
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1450 kg 3197 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2498 cc
(152.437 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.7 × 95 mm
2.94 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.8 kW/litre
60.9 ps/litre
60 bhp/litre
0.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
85.67 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Lu fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1076.5 kPa (156.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
77.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
103.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.96 kg/kW
21.65 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 10.40 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.22
general
Carfolio.com ID32329
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Marcos Mantis added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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