4. Aixam Mega Track
One of the most interesting and misunderstood cars was the French Mega Track. The Aixam company built it in the mid-90’s. The Mega Track was the first and only off-road supercar. Aixam produced this vehicle with an adjustable suspension that could go from a regular sports car to an SUV in seconds.
This complicated system allowed eight to 13 inches of ride height. In just one moment, the Mega Track could become a true off-road beast. Behind the driver was a massive 6.0-liter V12 engine from Mercedes-Benz that produced 400 HP and powered all four wheels. The concept had its drawbacks, though. The Mega Track was a heavy, big car. It weighed over two tons and was over 16 feet long, which is more than a Mercedes S-Class.
Famous for producing small micro cars and various automotive industry components, the Aixam company didn’t have the time or interest to promote the Mega Track. Production stopped after they made just five or six of them, depending on the source. The importance of the Mega Track was that it introduced a new concept. It was a capable supercar at home on the race track, as well as crossing the desert on an off-road course.
Unfortunately, the Mega Track was expensive. The company was busy with other projects, so they only produced a handful of cars. The new generation of supercars features intelligent all-wheel-drive systems. It won’t be long before somebody presents an off-road supercar influenced by the obscure Mega Track.