Mastretta MXT

The Mastretta MXT is a mid-size sports coupe produced by Mexican car manufacturer Mastretta-Tecnoidea. It was presented at the 2008 London Motor Show, and its production began in 2011. The MXT is the first mass-produced car completely designed and manufactured in Mexico.

Other names MXT
Manufacturer TecnoIdea
Period 2006 - 2014
Supercar type Automobile
Bodywork Coupé two doors
Two doors convertible
Similar Lotus Elise, Toyota GT86, Geely GC9
Designer Daniel Mastretta
4-cylinder turbo engine

History

Its designer and creator, Daniel Mastretta, designed and built sports design cars on a small scale since the 1990s, but the MXT is considered the first Mexican car in history with a commercial focus, both nationally and internationally.

It is produced in the factory of Mastretta, in Toluca, State of Mexico, which has capacity to produce 150 units per year, of which 70 percent (about 105) will be exported to Europe and the United States and about 45 will be sold in Mexican territory at a price starting at USD 58,000.

The MXT is powered by a turbocharged, inline, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine built from aluminum, which produces 250 CF of maximum power and 257 lb / ft of torque. It reaches a maximum speed of 250 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds. The chassis is built with materials typical of the aeronautical industry, such as aluminum and carbon fiber, achieving an approximate gross weight of 980 kg. The Mastretta includes as standard equipment halogen headlights, sport wheels mounted on light alloy wheels of 17 “and carbon fiber sports seats, in addition to a maximum level of safety due to the type of materials used in its manufacture, as well as the design of its construction.” According to its creator Daniel Mastretta, it was designed as a Extremely light sports performance, representing Mexico in the world, due to its configuration of the rear central engine and its low weight, as well as its purity of handling, it is a natural rival of the Lotus Elise.

Specifications

Chassis: Half-hull based on aluminum extrusions and laminates and carbon fiber, joined with structural epoxy adhesives. Rear substructure and anti roll cage in 4130 chromoly tube.
Maximum speed: 250km / h.
Frontal structure for absorption of impacts.

Bodywork: Molded of plastic.

Engine: 4 cylinders in line, aluminum block 2.0, 1,998 cc, DOHC, 16 valves, 270 HP, with turbo compressor and intercooler.

Transmission: 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive.

Suspension: Independent forks, coilover springs and dampers with adjustment, front stabilizer bar.

Brakes: 300 mm front and rear ventilated discs.

Address: Pinion and rack, 2.8 turns (top to top).

Windshield and windows with DOT approval.

Safety belts of three points.

Instrumentation: Electronics.

Equipment: MP3 sound, bucket seats, air conditioning and heating, halogen lighting set.

Interiors

Steering wheel: 320mm diameter carbon fiber.
Seats: Carbon fiber designed specifically for the Mastretta MXT. (The Mastretta MXT only has two seats like most supercar cars)
Board: Generally made of plastic, which makes it very compact, in addition the multimedia system located at the center of the board incorporates satellite navigation, iPod connectivity, hands-free communication via Bluetooth, DVD player, a reversing camera that assists when parking, and lights that indicate the exact moment of the change of speeds.

Mastretta MXT 2012
The 2012 Mastretta MXT has been cataloged by Road & Track as one of the 10 best cars on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This reflects the excellent response that the MXT has received from the Californian public, which has shown great enthusiasm and surprise after seeing the car in person. Mastretta Cars is showing a bright yellow 2012 model car as well as a bodyless chassis, which allows a clear view of the technology behind the car and its performance. The aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, the adjustable double-wishbone suspension, the quality of manufacture and assembly, each detail is easily seen in a very attractive and direct way. Daniel Mastretta, technical director of Mastretta Cars, said: “I have been a great Road & Track fan for many years, and before coming to the event in Los Angeles I was sure that we would have a lot of attention from the press specialized, but having the MXT named one of the 10 best cars in the show by this magazine is really special and a very positive start for our company as a brand in the US There could not be a better reception, however the MXT is a car for sports management and what we really want is to deliver it to the media and get the written reviews about driving, that’s what this is all about. “With a base price of $ 599,900.00 (MX), the MXT is scheduled to begin deliveries for US customers in mid-2012. The Auto Show will run until November 28.

End of production

Looking for investors, the Mastretta brothers stayed as minority shareholders under the command of Latin Idea Ventures who they accuse of having made the wrong decisions, having had a poor administrative management and above all, having exhausted the first investment funds destined to the project to finally suspend the rest of the investment. The assembly plant in Toluca was “stand by”, leaving 45 workers unemployed.

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Born: 2013
Birthplace: Mexico City, MEXICO
Designer: Mastretta
Specialty: High-performance, lightweight sports car built and engineered completely in Mexico. Boasting 0 to 100 km per hour in less than 5 seconds, it’s fast, powerful and built to move.