Marcos Visit 2002

Technical

Length : 13' 7"
Engine : Buick 3.5 Litre V8 (Brabham Repco 3 litre V8 in race form)
Gearbox : Hewland 5 speed Transaxle
Layout : Rear-Mid Engined
Chassis : Wooden monoque design with steel subframe front and rear.
Max Speed :170+ mph
Suspension : Rocker arms to internally mounted shocks (front)
Independent (rear)

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A Buick V8 replaced the Brabham Repco F1 V8 used in the race at Spa in 1968.

A view of the front suspension and steering
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The dash - The 8 track was added (with headphones) by Tom Morris to combat the noise of the engine in LA traffic!

Comfortable seats, but a cramped driving position
Excellent all-round visibility by any standards, let alone a mid-engined race car.
The Mantis XP has great visibility for any car, let alone a mid-engined sports-racer.
Shot of the rear end
A view of the rear suspension, exhaust and gearbox.- Photo Courtesy of Don Lattimer.
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A view of the rear suspension.- Photo Courtesy of Don Lattimer.
10101 - One of a kind.
Chassis number read 10101 - A unique car - Photo Courtesy of Don Lattimer.

LINKS

Dave McGill's report on his visit.