Ford Focus ST-powered Mastretta MXT

Anthony90 · 01-09-2013, 04:31 AM

Source: Autoblog

Mastretta is reportedly on the verge of pulling back the covers on its latest creation, the MXT-R, at the Autosport International Racing Car Show. According to Autocar, the Mexican sports car will make use of the 2.0-liter Ecoboost four-cylinder engine lifted from the Ford Focus ST. Tuned to around 285 horsepower, the engine should have no trouble hustling the lightweight MXT-R around a track. Judging from the available photos, the MXT-R will also use the aerodynamic package employed by Mastretta's race car.

Technically, the MXT-R will be used as a development vehicle, though Autocar says customers interested in laying down their hard-earned cash for the car can register at the show booth for more information. Details on performance figures are still missing at the moment, and Mastretta hasn't given the world any notion of how much the MXT-R will cost if it gets built. Of course, that isn't stopping us from wanting to get behind the wheel for a spell...

For me the car is great but they need to improve the interior that looks cheap and boring.

rdub315 · 01-09-2013, 08:19 AM

front end looks an awful lot like a Saturn Sky to me

Red Bread · 01-09-2013, 09:40 AM

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front end looks an awful lot like a Saturn Sky to me

Or a Smart Roadster.

eVitO · 01-09-2013, 01:56 PM

Looks like shit, but that would be so much fun to drive.

Anthony90 · 01-09-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eVitO

Looks like shit, but that would be so much fun to drive.

Well its their first car. Lets see if the next generation or new car looks less Smart Roadster lol

eVitO · 01-09-2013, 01:59 PM

I would buy it even if it does keep its Smart apppearance. I actually really love the interior lol.

Anthony90 · 01-09-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eVitO

I would buy it even if it does keep its Smart apppearance. I actually really love the interior lol.

comar1979 · 01-09-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Or a Smart Roadster.

+1

ragingclue · 01-10-2013, 11:10 AM

Looks like a VX220 and a Sky had a baby. Looks like it could be an incredible car to drive though.

And I don't mind the interior except for the placement/tilt (or lack thereof) of that screen in the center console.... Hopefully that's just typical prototype idiosyncrasy though.

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Anthony90 Prime Minister of México. 19 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monterrey, MX iTrader: (0)	Ford Focus ST-powered Mastretta MXT Source: Autoblog Mastretta is reportedly on the verge of pulling back the covers on its latest creation, the MXT-R, at the Autosport International Racing Car Show. According to Autocar, the Mexican sports car will make use of the 2.0-liter Ecoboost four-cylinder engine lifted from the Ford Focus ST. Tuned to around 285 horsepower, the engine should have no trouble hustling the lightweight MXT-R around a track. Judging from the available photos, the MXT-R will also use the aerodynamic package employed by Mastretta's race car. Technically, the MXT-R will be used as a development vehicle, though Autocar says customers interested in laying down their hard-earned cash for the car can register at the show booth for more information. Details on performance figures are still missing at the moment, and Mastretta hasn't given the world any notion of how much the MXT-R will cost if it gets built. Of course, that isn't stopping us from wanting to get behind the wheel for a spell... For me the car is great but they need to improve the interior that looks cheap and boring.
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rdub315 Captain 78 Rep 650 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Traverse City, MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	front end looks an awful lot like a Saturn Sky to me __________________ - VTT Stage 2 turbos, VTT inlets, Cobb Pro Tune (E30 and 93 octane tunes), MFactory LSD, 335is clutch, CSF radiator, slim fans, Walbro 255, AE exhaust, AA downpipes, ETS FMIC, Vishnu DCI, ETS charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS OCC - H&R Touring Cup Kit, Apex Arc8, M3 style front bumper, MTech style rear bumper and diffuser
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ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Looks like a VX220 and a Sky had a baby. Looks like it could be an incredible car to drive though. And I don't mind the interior except for the placement/tilt (or lack thereof) of that screen in the center console.... Hopefully that's just typical prototype idiosyncrasy though.
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