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Marcos TS 250 2.5 i V6 24V (180 Hp)
Overall Rating
Marcos TS:
Marcos Engineering is a British sports car manufacturer. The name derives from the surnames of founders Jem Marsh and Frank Costin.
Marcos was founded in Dolgellau, North Wales, in 1959, by Speedex cars' Jem Marsh with aerodynamicist Frank Costin. Costin had earlier worked on the de Havilland Mosquito fighter-bombers and from there he got the idea to use plywood for the chassis. The company moved to a converted mill in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, in 1963; in 1971 they relocated to a £125,000 purpose-built factory at nearby Westbury....(Read more on Wikipedia)
250 Overview:
Marcos TS (250). With 220 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7 s). The top speed reaches 220 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Marcos TS 250, being a low-volume, niche sports car, was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. Safety features are basic for its era, focusing on driver engagement over advanced passive safety systems.
2.5 i V6 24V (180 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.5L V6 engine provides a spirited 180 Hp, propelling the lightweight TS 250 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds. It offers a lively and engaging driving experience, characteristic of a British sports car.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a performance-oriented V6 of its era, with urban consumption around 15 l/100 km. It's not a strong point, but acceptable for a dedicated sports car.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique and distinctive British styling
- • Engaging and spirited driving dynamics
- • Lightweight chassis enhances agility
- • Rear-wheel drive for pure sports car feel
- • Exclusivity due to low production numbers
Cons:
- • Limited practicality and comfort for daily use
- • High fuel consumption for its class
- • Potential challenges with parts availability and servicing
- • Basic safety features compared to mainstream cars
- • Niche appeal limits resale market
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Marcos |
| Model: | TS |
| Generation: | 250 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i V6 24V (180 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2495 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6 kg/Hp, 167.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1075 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4005 mm mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm mm |
| Height: | 1150 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2225 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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