Marcos' new targa: official pics

Solid engineering and design for a top drive

By PH Staff / Thursday, 13 July 2006 / Loading comments

Marcos TSO GTC

We've covered the new Marcos TSO R/T targa top extensively this week -- but just for the record, here at the official pictures Marcos issued to accompany the launch of the car -- and lovely it is too, to our eyes.

You may disagree of course....

Oily bits

The TSO GTC is a classic British race-inspired two-seat sports coupé that comes with racing suspension, racing brakes and a rear diffuser, and priced at £49,950.

The TSO R/T -- a targa -- delivers open top driving with dual removable roof panels. It comes with touring suspension, cargo nets and premium sound and is priced at £53,950.

Both models come standard with a 420bhp aluminium V8 and a six-speed manual gearbox. A 462bhp performance pack is also available. TSOs are being delivered this summer to Marcos dealers.

“The TSO’s combination of tuned V8 power and lightweight design delivers both stunning performance and breathtaking sound in a reliable, precision-engineered and affordable British supercar”, said Marcos boss Tony Stelliga.

Professional engineering

The TSO is professionally engineered, with composites and components CAD designed and fabricated in England. The chassis is engineered and manufactured by Prodrive, a leading developer of motorsport chassis and race cars that have earned five British Touring Car Championships and six World Rally titles.

Designed to be lightweight and responsive, the TSO inspires confidence and is communicative up to and beyond the limit. The TSO is reliable - with the same proven V8 Engine and drivetrain components found in the Corvette and Monaro. Induction, exhaust and electronics modifications by Marcos further enhance the TSO’s drivability and performance.

The TSO is a performer – a lightweight composite body, space frame chassis and V8 engine provide an impressive power-to-weight ratio. With the Performance Pack the TSO accelerates to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and to 100 mph in 8.5 seconds. Huge 340mm AP Racing brakes deliver a 0-100-0 time of 12.9 seconds. Overtaking is effortless with a 50 to 70 mph time of just 2.1 seconds. Top speed is over 185 mph.

Marcos Engineering is based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England - the heart of the British motorsport industry. This year the company celebrates its 47th anniversary of building exclusive, fun to drive, high performance British sports cars.