Mexico has a massive automotive sector – but there have been few indigenous Mexican brands. Brothers Daniel and Carlos Mastretta mean to change that – and the car that bears their family name was one of the stars of the London Show.
Daniel Mastretta says the Mastretta MXT is the first car ever to be designed and built in Mexico, and the brothers believe the sporty two-seater will be a strong rival to lightweight sports cars such as the Lotus Elise and Exige. And the UK will be the launch market for the car.
Specifications
Chassis: Semimonocoque aluminum extrusions And box sections. Composite/aluminum sandwich floor. Bonded with epoxy structural adhesives. Rear substructure and rollbar of Chromoly 4130 Tubing. Front energy absorbing crash box.
Body: Polyester composite RTM moldings
Engine: L4; 2.0 liter; DOHC; 16 valve 240 HP; turbocharged and aftercooled.
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Suspension: Independent double wishbone. Coil springs and shocks, front anti roll bar
Brakes: Vented discs. 12” diameter
Steering: Rack and pinion; 2.8 turns lock to lock
DOT approved windshield and glass package
3 point seatbelts
Electronic instrumentation: road mode and race mode
Equipment: MP3 sound. Bucket seats, heating and air conditioning. Hella lighting
General dimensions L: 3900 mm. W: 1750 mm H: 1150 mm Wheelbase: 2415 mm
Fuel Tank : Aluminum construction; 40 liters
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