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2008 British Auto Show Preview: Mastretta MXT
LONDON — Mexico's first sports car, the Mastretta MXT, will make its official debut on July 22 at the 2008 British Auto Show.
The lightweight rear-wheel-drive two-seater is powered by a mid-mounted supercharged 2.0-liter Duratec from Ford, which lays down 240 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. That helps it sprint to 60 mph in just under 5 seconds and top out at 150 mph. The transmission is a five-speed manual.
It sports a bonded aluminum semi-monocoque chassis and a custom double-wishbone suspension setup in the front and rear.
At just 1,985 pounds, the Mastretta MXT could be considered a direct rival to the peppy and light Lotus Elise.
More than 80 cars are ready for the U.K. market, and the vehicle will go on sale next May at a cost equivalent to $65,919.
What this means to you: The Lotus Elise had better watch out for this sexy and quick sports car from Mexico. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
The lightweight rear-wheel-drive two-seater is powered by a mid-mounted supercharged 2.0-liter Duratec from Ford, which lays down 240 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. That helps it sprint to 60 mph in just under 5 seconds and top out at 150 mph. The transmission is a five-speed manual.
It sports a bonded aluminum semi-monocoque chassis and a custom double-wishbone suspension setup in the front and rear.
At just 1,985 pounds, the Mastretta MXT could be considered a direct rival to the peppy and light Lotus Elise.
More than 80 cars are ready for the U.K. market, and the vehicle will go on sale next May at a cost equivalent to $65,919.
What this means to you: The Lotus Elise had better watch out for this sexy and quick sports car from Mexico. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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