Introduced in 1997, the Mantis GT is a higher performance version of the Mantis. The name Mantis is taken from the mantis insect and is intended to signify the performance of the Mantis' engine, a supercharged 4.6 litre V8, producing 506 hp (377 kW), and 452 lb⋅ft (613 N⋅m) of torque. The Marcos GT is the name used by the British firm of Marcos Engineering Ltd for all of their cars until the introduction of the Mantis in 1970. Most commonly, the name is used to describe the very low coupé designed by brothers Dennis and Peter Adams.
A Rare British Racer The FactoryBuilt Marcos Mantis GTO
The Mini Marcos The Mantula, Martina and Mantara The LMs - LM400, LM500 & LM600 The 97 Mantis The GTS The Mantaray The Mantis GT The Marcasite TS250 The TS500 The TSO The TSO GT2 Coupe The TSO GTC The Xylon or the 'Ugly Duckling' Middelburg RHD £4,750 Advert 1966 Marcos Mini 1275cc · Petrol · 77,681 Miles · Manual · 4 speed Scunthorpe RHD £8,300 Advert 1971 Mini marcos mini 1.6 · Petrol · 639 Miles · Manual · 5 speed Ellesmere Port RHD £11,000 The Mantis GT was cosmetically enhanced with a rear underspoiler and carbon fibre dashboard as standard fitment. In all, 51 road cars were produced between 1997 and 2002 - 16 of which were supercharged, and the very last Mantis being built by Marcos Heritage. Interestingly there were only 3 coupe bodied cars produced of this model. Marcos Engineering was a British sports car manufacturer. The name derives from the surnames of founders Jem Mar sh and Frank Cos tin. History Marcos was founded in Dolgellau, North Wales, in 1959, by Speedex cars' Jem Marsh with aerodynamicist Frank Costin.
Marcos Mantis GT 199799 images (1600x1200)
Marcos GT Originally used as a catch-all term for all of Marcos' cars until the introduction of the Mantis, the GT was available with a seemingly never-ending list of powertrains throughout its initial production run. The model was later revived as a kit car in the 1980s with newer engine options such as Ford's then-newest V6s and even a Rover V8. The Marcos Mantis GTO was a special version of the Marcos Mantis developed specifically to compete in top level GT racing in the late 1990s. Marcos isn't particularly well known outside of the United Kingdom, for the uninitiated Marcos was founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin. #GT3 #GTRacing #ClassicGTA Marcos Mantis GT3 racing in the modern day is a very rare sight! Not many of these classic GT Racers still compete with GT3 regula. After a ten-year gap interest in the Mini Marcos was strong enough for Marcos Heritage to re-launch the car as the Heritage MK VI in component form together with a competition / track day car - the MK VI GT, which is available to this day. The Mini Marcos name was dropped due to bullyboy tactics from BMW over the use of the name Mini.
MARCOS MANTIS GT
Marcos Owners Meeting at Westbury on 28th May 1973 Jem Marsh continued in business by establishing a spares and service facility for existing Marcos owners, ably assisted by ex Marcos employee Rory Macmath. In 1976 he re-acquired the Marcos moulds and name, though it was not until 1981 that Marcos GT manufacturing was re-launched. 15 Results 1971 Marcos GT 3 Litre Coupe Bid to $17,000 on 9/26/23 1971 Marcos GT 2.5 Litre Alumni Bid to $44,001 on 2/3/23 1967 Marcos 3 Litre Sold for $32,000 on 6/7/22 1970 Marcos GT 3-Litre Sold for $29,000 on 9/3/21 1968 Marcos 1600 GT Alumni Sold for $53,000 on 8/7/21 Marcos GT 3-Litre Project Sold for $10,000 on 3/21/21 1974 Mini Marcos Mk IV
They weren't holding back. Really though, this 1998 Mantis with its naturally-aspirated 4.6-litre Ford V8 is more than enough. It packs a mightily impressive 327bhp, all of which is delivered to the massive rear wheels via a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. It's a brute of a car, even without the GT's supercharger. The Marcos Mantis GT is a British supercar designed and built by Marcos. It has a supercharged V8 capable of delivering 506 bhp, and propelling the car to a top speed of 180 miles per hour. See Autopedia's comprehensive
Review . Contents 1 Recent Changes 2 Styles and Major Options 3 Pricing 4 Gas Mileage 5 Engine and Transmission 
MARCOS MANTIS GT
Marcos Trophy Car & Classic Dealer The Redline Sportscar Company Ltd Bradford on Avon Wiltshire 01225616815 View Stock Visit Website 2000 Marcos Mantis GT Supercharged SOLD The ultimate Marcos. This is the very last Marcos to be built at the original factory in Westbury. Full factory GT specification. A Marcos Mantula proves that a V-8 makes everything better - Hagerty Media Car Profiles A Marcos Mantula proves that a V-8 makes everything better Máté Petrány 19 December 2019 Share Marcos Engineering is one of those niche British carmakers whose products don't cross our paths very often.
