Mega Track
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Méga Track
| image = Mega Track (1) (cropped).jpg
| manufacturer = Méga
| aka =
| production = 1992–2000
| model_years =
| assembly =
| predecessor =
| successor = Mega Monte Carlo
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| layout = Rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive
| platform =
| engine = 6.0 L (5991 cc) 60° Mercedes-Benz M120 V12
| transmission = automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|3120|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5080|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2220|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1400|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2280|kg|0|abbr=on}}
| related =
| designer =
| sp = us
}}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.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|author=Roland Scharf|date=2022-05-16|language=de|title=Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track|url=https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html|website=motorline.cc}}
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.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|date=2020-10-24|language=fr|title=Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes|url=https://www.leprogres.fr/magazine-automobile/2020/10/24/la-mega-track-cette-supercar-creee-par-un-constructeur-de-voiturettes|website=leprogres.fr}}
= Specifications =
The Mega Track was powered by a 6.0 liter M120 V12 petrol engine from the Mercedes-Benz S600, with an output of {{Convert|394|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|570|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|language=fr|title=Compétition voiture Aixam Mega {{!}} Aixam Mega Track - Aixam|url=https://www.aixam.com/fr/l-esprit-aixam/histoire/mega-by-aixam|website=aixam.com}} 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 {{Convert|34|cm|0|abbr=on}} 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.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|author=Roland Scharf|date=2022-05-16|language=de|title=Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track|url=https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html|website=motorline.cc}} The Mega Track's fuel tank holds 110 liters.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|language=fr|title=Fiche technique Mega Track|url=https://www.autotitre.com/fiche-technique/Mega/Track|website=autotitre.com}} The taillights of the Mega Track come from the Audi Coupé (B3).{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-30|author=Nicholas Pillay|date=2022-07-18|language=en|title=10 Things Gearheads Forgot About The Aixam Mega Track|url=https://www.hotcars.com/things-gearheads-forgot-about-aixam-mega-track/|website=hotcars.com}}
The Mega Track accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to {{Convert|250|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|author=Roland Scharf|date=2022-05-16|language=de|title=Helden auf Rädern: Mega Track|url=https://www.motorline.cc/classic/2022/Helden-auf-Rädern-Mega-Track-Zu-groß-für-diese-Welt-255604.html|website=motorline.cc}}
= 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.{{cite web|access-date=2023-01-13|date=2020-10-24|language=fr|title=Automobile. La Mega Track, cette supercar créée par... un constructeur de voiturettes|url=https://www.leprogres.fr/magazine-automobile/2020/10/24/la-mega-track-cette-supercar-creee-par-un-constructeur-de-voiturettes|website=leprogres.fr}}
File:Mega Track (2).jpg|Rear view
File:Mega-track-1993-front.jpg|Mega Track at a car show in 1993
File:Mega-track-1993-rear.jpg|Rear view
File:Emblem Mega.JPG|Mega badge