Editing Marcos Engineering (section)

=== Marcos Mantis ===
[[File:Marcos Mantis - Flickr - exfordy.jpg|thumb|Marcos Mantis]]
[[File:2012 Marcos Mantis DSC 0694 (7427990974).jpg|thumb|Marcos Mantis GT]]
In 1997 the Mantis name was re-used on a 2-seater coupé or convertible road car based on the LM series powered by the 4.6-litre all-aluminium quad-cam [[Ford Modular engine#4-valve|Ford 'Modular' engine]] producing {{convert|327|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and capable of {{convert|170|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. To accommodate the engine the bonnet of the Mantis was significantly remodelled from the previous LM range (that used the Rover V8), and the upper chassis rails in the engine bay were widened. Price for the Mantis was £46,883.

In 1998 it was decided to supercharge the engine to produce one of the few British production sports car with over {{convert|500|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, this being named the Mantis GT. It was first sold in Italy by Martes Spider Cars. Using a Vortech supercharger and intercooler the Mantis GT engine produced {{convert|506|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, which could accelerate the car from 0–60&nbsp;mph in 3.7 seconds. Price for the Mantis GT was £64,331.

Production of the Mantis was 51 cars, with 16 being the supercharged GT version (this does not include the Mantis Challenge race cars).<ref>[http://www.rory.uk.com/Mantis.html "Mantis ...", Marcos Heritage Spares]</ref>