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 forces with him because of his experience as a F1 constructor. The car was developed over the course of 5 years. In March 1990, Guglielmo Bellasi travelled to Bologna to sign a contract for Lamborghini to supply its V12. In August of that 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 what was expected for this type of car; only 5 were built between 1990 and 1992.MCA Centenaire at diseno-art.com, accessed 13 April 2018
In 1993 a Georgian based businessman bought the rights 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 unfortunately a complete failure, not even passing qualification, being at best in 30th position overall behind the race's leader.
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.Richard Owen: 1998 Mega Monte Carlo 18 April 2016, at supercars.net, accessed 13 April 2018"You've Never Heard Of—Or Seen—This Carbon Fiber Supercar" From the April 1992 issue of Road & Track, accessed 13 April 2018
Performance Model Monte Carlo Power @ 5200 rpm Torque @ 3800 rpm Max speed 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) 4.4 s
References
External links SERA: Car design company Mega Website