Mega Track
| Méga Track | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Méga |
| Production | 1992–2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L (5991 cc) 60° Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 |
| Transmission | 6 speed ZF manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm (123 in) |
| Length | 5,080 mm (200 in) |
| Width | 2,220 mm (87 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,280 kg (5,027 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mega Monte Carlo |
The Mega Track is a supercar manufactured by the French automobile manufacturer Aixam between 1992 and 2000. Only five or six examples were built during this time.[1]
Overview
[edit]The concept of the Mega Track was conceived by Georges Blain, the boss of Aixam. At that time, the company specialized in cars that could be driven without a license (so-called light vehicles), but they wanted to diversify, and for this purpose founded the Mega brand, under which Blain wanted to build a super sports car. The project from which the Track emerged began in 1990. The Mega Track was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1992.[2]
Specifications
[edit]The Mega Track was powered by a 6.0 liter M120 V12 petrol engine from the Mercedes-Benz S600, with an output of 394 PS (290 kW; 389 hp) and 570 N⋅m (420 lbf⋅ft) of torque.[3] Originally, the Track was planned to be four-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive, but this was not implemented due to its complexity.
The Mega Track was a sports car that was also intended to be suitable for off-road use, which is why it had height-adjustable suspension. The vehicle can gain up to 34 cm (13 in) of ground clearance in the highest suspension setting. The Mega Track also had large 20-inch tires (285/55 ZR20 at the front and 325/50 ZR20 at the rear), specifically manufactured by Michelin just for this model.[4] The Mega Track's fuel tank holds 110 liters.[5] The taillights of the Mega Track come from the Audi Coupé (B3).[6]
The Mega Track accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).[7]
Production
[edit]Each vehicle was handcrafted in the factory in Aix-les-Bains. In 1992, the price of the Mega Track was 1.7 million francs (excluding taxes). Partly because of this price, the Track was a commercial failure. Apparently only five to six examples were sold worldwide, two of which are now in the Aixam Group headquarters.[8]
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Mega Track at a car show in 1993 -
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References
[edit]- ^ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track". motorline.cc (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes". leprogres.fr (in French). 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Compétition voiture Aixam Mega | Aixam Mega Track - Aixam". aixam.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track". motorline.cc (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Fiche technique Mega Track". autotitre.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Nicholas Pillay (2022-07-18). "10 Things Gearheads Forgot About The Aixam Mega Track". hotcars.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track". motorline.cc (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes". leprogres.fr (in French). 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2023-01-13.