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Marcos Mantula 3.9i V8 Spyder

General information

ModelMarcos Mantula 3.9i V8 Spyder
Year1992
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3945 ccm (240.72 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3945 ccm (240.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power175.40 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 4550 Rev. per min.
Max torque291.00 Nm (29.7 kgf-m or 214.6 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Bore x stroke94.0 x 71.1 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1971 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3680 litres (972 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight890 kg (1,962.1 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2280 mm (89.8 inches)
Fuel capacity48.0 litres (12.68 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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