Engineering: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) 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) |
| us|uk|Kerb|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
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
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, consumption varies from around 20 liters on the road to 50 liters off-road.[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
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]
Rear view
Mega Track at a car show in 1993
Rear view
Mega badge
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References
- ↑ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track" (in de). https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html.
- ↑ "Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes" (in fr). 2020-10-24. https://www.leprogres.fr/magazine-automobile/2020/10/24/la-mega-track-cette-supercar-creee-par-un-constructeur-de-voiturettes.
- ↑ "Compétition voiture Aixam Mega | Aixam Mega Track - Aixam" (in fr). https://www.aixam.com/fr/l-esprit-aixam/histoire/mega-by-aixam.
- ↑ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track" (in de). https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html.
- ↑ "Fiche technique Mega Track" (in fr). https://www.autotitre.com/fiche-technique/Mega/Track.
- ↑ Nicholas Pillay (2022-07-18). "10 Things Gearheads Forgot About The Aixam Mega Track" (in en). https://www.hotcars.com/things-gearheads-forgot-about-aixam-mega-track/.
- ↑ Roland Scharf (2022-05-16). "Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track" (in de). https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html.
- ↑ "Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes" (in fr). 2020-10-24. https://www.leprogres.fr/magazine-automobile/2020/10/24/la-mega-track-cette-supercar-creee-par-un-constructeur-de-voiturettes.
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