Mega Monte Carlo

Méga Monte Carlo
Overview
ManufacturerMéga
Also calledMonte Carlo GTB
MCA Centenaire
Production1996–1999
DesignerFulvio Maria Ballabio & Guglielmo Bellasi
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé/targa
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine5167 cc Lamborghini V12
5991 cc 60° Mercedes-Benz V12
Transmission6 speed ZF manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4450 mm (175.2 in)
Width1990 mm (78.3 in)
Height1190 mm (46.9 in)
Curb weight1500 kg (3306.9 lbs)
Chronology
PredecessorMega Track

The Méga Monte Carlo is a French sports car.

Design and development

Monte Carlo GTB

In 1989, Fulvio Maria Ballabio designed a carbon fibre monocoque sports car under the newly established brand MCA (Monte Carlo Automobile). The car being born Monegasque, it was decided to name it the Centenaire for the 100 year anniversary of the Automobile Club of Monaco. Guglielmo Bellasi Joined him with his experience as a F1 constructor. The car was developed in 5 years. In March 1990, Guglielmo Bellasi travelled to Bologna to sign a contract for Lamborghini to supply its V12. In August of the same year, the car was presented to Prince Rainier of Monaco, an avid collector of automobiles. Unfortunately for MCA, the global financial environment meant a lower demand than expected for this type of car; only 5 were built between 1990 and 1992.[1]

In 1993 a Georgian businessman bought the right for the car and the company and decided to race 'Le Mans' with a renamed Centenaire: MIG M100 (MIG standing for 'Migrelia & Georgia'). The experience was a complete failure, not passing qualification, being at best at the 30th position behind the leader.[1]

Monte Carlo

Méga bought the project and contracted SERA-CD to redesign the car, renamed this time the Monte Carlo. Among other modifications, the Lamborghini engine was replaced with a V12 Mercedes engine. The car was finally presented at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show. The number produced is unknown and is believed to have ceased in 1999.[2][3]

Performance

Model Monte Carlo
Power 495 bhp (369 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque 570 N⋅m (420 lbf⋅ft) @ 3800 rpm
Max speed 300 km/h (186 mph)
0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) 4.4 s

References

  1. ^ a b MCA Centenaire at diseno-art.com, accessed 13 April 2018
  2. ^ Richard Owen: 1998 Mega Monte Carlo 18 April 2016, at supercars.net, accessed 13 April 2018
  3. ^ "You've Never Heard Of—Or Seen—This Carbon Fiber Supercar" From the April 1992 issue of Road & Track, accessed 13 April 2018


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