"Matthew Diaz" (rotavision)
04/22/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: Marcos, Mini Marcos, Cars, GTSIX, Gran Turismo Six, GT6, racing, Nurburgring
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"Matthew Diaz" (rotavision)
04/22/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: Marcos, Mini Marcos, Cars, GTSIX, Gran Turismo Six, GT6, racing, Nurburgring | 0
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This Mini Marcos GT, recommended by !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is a fantastic little car. Built as an FRP coupe on top of a Mini chassis, this little car ran in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, and made it to the end. (In last.) The little thing may only have 78 horsepower, but it weighs just 559 kilograms! It's insane lightness makes it an absolute blast in the corners, even though you're not going mach 5. That being said, this car is quite quick for something under the 400 performance point mark! On the Nurburgring's uphill straights, the lack of power does show, and you will be at a disadvantage to your rivals in speed. However, the Marcos definitely makes up for it in the corners. Turn the wheel and you're instantly rewarded with a slight bit of understeer from the front-drive chassis, but grip for days on end.
There's very little body roll for a car of this age, and the brakes respond very nicely. While it may not be the fastest car on the Ring, a stock Mini Marcos will run a 9:49.01 on stock tires. A sub 10 minute lap with under 80hp from a 1970s car is fantastic. It's very close to the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! we review early in the day, yet a million times more fun to drive, and a million times more managable.
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With it's love or hate looks and Mini Cooper sourced engine, the Mini Marcos is definitely a unique addition to anyone's collection, and the tuning can make this car one serious little racer! If you like lightweight British sports cars and lower performance point races, pick one up at the dealership, they're only 25,500 credits!