# Mexican Supercars The Mastretta MXT By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-premier-mexicos-mastretta-mxt-supercar References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/07/Mastretta-MXT-Mexico-Very-Own-Supercar.aspx) & [edmunds](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=129287#2) Mexico might be more famous for its fabulous resorts, beautiful beaches and Aztec architecture, but this week at the British Auto Show, the country's ultra-sleek Mastretta MXT was unveiled to the public. The hot little two-seater is Mexico's first crack at '[supercar' stardom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant). The rear-wheel drive Masteretta does 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, powered by a supercharged 2L Duratec engine from [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd). With 240 horsepower and 5-speed manual transmission, the lightweight tops out at 150 mph. According to [Luxury Insider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-vehicle-transport-service), “More than 80 cars are ready for the U.K. market, and the vehicle will go on sale next May at a cost equivalent to $65,919." That's out of my range, but not a bad price for such a cute car. Personally, I love the bright orange colour too! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rise of Mexican Supercars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more high-performance supercars in Mexico to establish the country as a player in the luxury automotive industry. - **Supercharged Engines From Non-traditional Sources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring collaborations between automakers and non-automotive companies to leverage unique engine technologies and capabilities. - **Affordable Luxury Sports Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more affordable, yet stylish and high-performance sports cars to cater to a broader consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing advanced manufacturing processes and materials to enhance production efficiency and create cutting-edge vehicles. - **Luxury Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative design elements, sustainable features, and advanced technology to redefine the concept of luxury in the automotive industry. - **Automotive Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing online sales channels and digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience and streamline the car purchasing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-m500.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Convertible Smart Roof Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo.md) - [Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huracan-tecnica.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Luxurious Glass Roof Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo-1.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md)