The Marcos Mantula 1st Gen was offered from 1983 – 1992 as a sports-coupe / roadster. This generation spans 5 variants, with power ranging from 190 to 195 hp.
Performance Pick

Marcos Mantula 3.9 V8 Coupé
195 hp · 0-60 in 5.2s · 19.2 mpg
Practicality Pick

Marcos Mantula 3.5 V8 EFI Coupé
190 hp · 0-60 in 5.4s · 20.4 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed140 – 145 mph
0-60 mph5.2 – 5.6 s
Power190 – 195 hp
Economy18 – 20 mpg
Weight1,984 – 2,138 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
Variants (5)
Sports CoupeGasolineMarcos1983–1986
Mantula
3.5 V8 Coupé
$45,000 – $60,000
190
hp
2
seats
18.3
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMarcos1986–1992
Mantula
3.5 V8 EFI Coupé
$50,000 – $65,000
190
hp
2
seats
20.4
mpg
RoadsterGasolineMarcos1986–1992
Mantula
3.5 V8 EFI Spyder
$50,000 – $70,000
190
hp
2
seats
20.4
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMarcos1990–1992
Mantula
3.9 V8 Coupé
$45,000 – $65,000
195
hp
2
seats
19.2
mpg
RoadsterGasolineMarcos1990–1992
Mantula
3.9 V8 Spyder
$50,000 – $75,000
195
hp
2
seats
19.2
mpg
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