The Marcos Mantis M70 is a British (2+2) sports car introduced in 1970 by Marcos Engineering, powered by the same Triumph 2.5 litre 6-cylinder engine used in the Triumph TR6 and by TVR.

2024年11月6日 · The 1970-1971 Marcos Mantis M70 stands as one of the most visually controversial cars in automotive history. Though it was designed with ambition, the result was a car whose aesthetics have been widely criticized. Many have dubbed it one of the ugliest vehicles ever made, a view shared by those who struggle to find harmony in its design elements.

The Mantis name was originally used in 1968 on a two-seater, performance-oriented car and then moved to a two + two model, further defined as the M70, in 1970. Production of the M70 ceased in 1972 due to Marcos’ previously referenced financial distress. As the seller states, this is one of only 32 built and it is a rare automobile.

Between 1970 and 1971 the Mantis M70 was launched. It was the only four seater Marcos produced. The Mantis featured a 1.5 inch square section tubular chassis and ran the triumph 2.5 PI engine and gearbox. 32 cars were made in all.

2013年10月15日 · This 1972 Marcos Mantis M70 is said to be one of only 32 ever made. We’re familiar with Marcos of course, but have to admit we’ve never heard of this particular model …

The Mantis was powered by the 2.5 PI straight six Triumph engine coupled to the Triumph 4 speed gearbox with overdrive. The suspension was similar to the 3 Litre but featured trailing links and an A-frame to locate the Ford Capri rear axle.

4 天之前 · The car that he and his team of around 7-10 staff created in less than 15 months was the spectacular Marcos Mantis M70 - the design was certainly controversial but the car received many positive comments and requests for orders.

Between 1970 and 1971 the Mantis M70 was launched. It was the only four seater Marcos produced. The Mantis featured a 1.5 inch square section tubular chassis and ran the triumph 2.5 PI engine and gearbox. 32 cars were made in all.

The Marcos Mantis M70 was a British (2+2) sports car first introduced in 1970 by Marcos Engineering. It was powered by the same Triumph 2.5 litre 6-cylinder engine found in the Triumph TR6 and TVR models.

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