Marcos Mantis Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–1999) — First Generation
The first-generation Marcos Mantis is a low-slung British roadster built around lightweight construction and a big front-mounted V8, offering the kind of direct, mechanical driving experience that small specialist manufacturers do particularly well.
The Marcos Mantis engine in the 4.6 MT is a 4.6-litre gasoline V8 sending drive rearward through a manual gearbox. A large-capacity engine in a light car means strong pull from low revs, so you rarely need to work the transmission hard.
Roadster — Marcos Mantis Engines and Transmissions