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1996-1999 Mega Monte Carlo

The Méga Monte Carlo is a French sports car. In 1989, Fulvio Maria Ballabio designed a carbon fiber monocoque sports car under the newly established brand MCA (Monte Carlo Automobile). Being born Monegasque, the vehicle was named the Centenaire for the 100th anniversary of the Automobile Club of Monaco. Guglielmo Bellasi Joined him with his experience as an F1 constructor. The car was developed in 5 years. In March 1990, Guglielmo Bellasi traveled 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 five were built between 1990 and 1992.


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 qualifications, being at best at the 30th position behind the leader.


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 vehicle was finally presented at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show. The number produced is unknown and is believed to have ceased in 1999.


Source: Wikipedia

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