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2008 Mastretta MXT

2008 Mastretta MXT

2008 Mastretta MXT

Mexico City based Mastretta Design has presented the first prototype of its new Mastretta MXT sports car.
The MXT is a two seat, mid engine sports car to be offered in local and international markets.

Developed in house by their design team, the MXT project has also benefited from a two year collaboration program between Mastretta Design and some prestigious engineering companies based in England and the USA.

The frame has specially developed aluminum extrusions with steel complementary subframes. The suspension uses unequal wishbones all around.

The body will be produced using closed mold, high quality fiberglass technology.

The engine and transaxle of the production car will come from a high volume manufacturer established in Mexico.

The car is now under final development and intensive testing program before presentation for Low Volume Type Approval for sales in Europe. In the U.S. market, the car will be initially offered as a component car with a “Track day” version also offered by end of 2008.

Presentation to the market will be in December 2007 and production will start on January 2008. First year production target is 150 units (at $55,000).

Mastretta Design is also in the process of creating a distribution network for U.S, Europe, Japan, and other international markets.

(source: Mastretta Design Press Release)

In Detail

submitted by anonymous
type Series Production Car
released at 2008 British Motor Show
built at Other
engine Ford Duratec Inline-4
position Mid, Transverse
aspiration Turbochraged
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Ful Injection
displacement 1999 cc / 121.99 in³
power 179.0 kw / 240 bhp
specific output 120.06 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 266.67 bhp per tonne
torque 250 nm / 184.4 ft lbs
body / frame Aluminum Monocoque w/Steel Subframes
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Ventilated Discs w/ABS
rear brakes Ventilated Discs w/ABS
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Double Wishbones
curb weight 900 kg / 1985 lbs
length 3900 mm / 153.5 in
width 1790 mm / 70.5 in
height 1150 mm / 45.3 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed ~241.35 kph / 150 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.9 seconds