Marcos unveils new TSO models

Specialty sports car manufacturer Marcos took the wraps off its new TSO models Tuesday at London's exclusive Salon Privé luxury and supercar event.

Available in two flavors, the performance-oriented GTC and the targa-topped R/T grand tourer (pictured), the newest TSO is powered by a 5.7-liter Corvette V8, with the R/T spec sheet citing 475 hp. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard. With the optional Performance Pack, 4Car reports that the TSO does the 0-60 sprint in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 185 mph. If safety is a primary concern, perhaps you should look elsewhere - the Marcos carries neither airbags nor ABS.

Only 50 or so of the built-to-order TSOs will be made annually, with U.K. prices starting at $92,000 for the GTC and just under $100,000 for the R/T.

See additional live shots of the Marcos TSO models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend at PistonHeads.

(Full specs and more pics after the jump)

[Sources: 4Car, Marcos Engineering]


TSO RT Specifications    (Source: Marcos Engineering)

STANDARD

Electrically operated windows
Remote control central locking
Engine Start Button
17 inch Alloy Wheels
Tinted Windows
Electric Mirrors
Lined Hood
High Intensity Rear Brake Light
Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust System
6-Speed Manual Gearbox

OPTIONAL

Satellite Navigation
Full Leather Interior
18 inch Alloy Wheels
Driving Lights
NavTrak ADR Vehicle Tracking
Limited Slip Differential
Alternative Differential Ratios
Special Paint Mixes and Finishes
Performance Upgrade Items
Extended Warranty

ENGINE
Aluminum Alloy 5.7 litre V8 Engine with cam-in-block configuration
Max Power: 475 HP @6500 RPM
Max Torque: 395 lbs-ft @5500 RPM

TRANSMISSION/DIFFERENTIAL
6 speed Manual Gearbox, Limited Slip Differential

BODY/CHASSIS
• 2 Door, 2 Seat, Sports Coupe
• Tubular Space Frame Chassis
• GRP Composite Body

DIMENSIONS
• Length: 402mm, width: 1680mm, Height: 1150mm
• Wheelbase: 2280mm
• Front Track: 1450mm,
• Rear Track: 1400mm
• Weight: 1170 kg

BRAKES
• Ventilated and Cross Drilled with 4 Pot Alloy Callipers
• Front: 340mm Grooved
• Rear: 320mm

STEERING
• Power Assisted Steering, Rack and Pinion
• 2.5 Turns Lock to Lock
• Fuly Adjustable Column

WHEELS
• Front: 17x7.5 inch Alloy wheels, 215/40/17 ZR Tyres
• Back: 18x8 inch Alloy wheels, 225/40/18 ZR Tyres