The Mastretta MXT is to be the first high performance sport automobile produced by the Mexican car maker Mastretta, and is notable for being both completely produced and designed in Mexico, as well as the first fully Mexican made sports car. The MXT is a mid-size sports car and its production will officially begin in 2011.

History

The MXT Prototipo Cero (Spanish for Prototype Zero) was the third automotive development by Mastretta and succeeded MXB and MXA kit-cars. The name “MXT” comes from Mastretta and Mexico as well as a reference to its Transversal engine. The Prototipo Cero was developed between 2004 and 2007, and is engineered by the Volkswagen inline-4 115 hp (86 kW) that mounts the still-produced fourth generation Jetta. Increased power allows the coupé to reach 200 km/h (124 mph). This contrasts with the top speed and performance of its predecessor, estimated 130 km/h (81 mph) using the VW flat-4 44 hp (33 kW) mounted on the ancient Beetle. Production was to begin in the first quarter of 2008.

Prices

Prices will be around 55,000 to 60,000 USD and the equivalent in Euros and UK Pounds. There is no information about the price for Mexican consumers, but it’s estimated to reach $600,000 to $700,000 Mexican pesos. Sales will begin in early 2011 in the United Kingdom and México, with other international destinations to follow. The Mastretta Orange is said to be the oficial color, but many other will be available.