For the first homologation dedicated to the 60 Mini, with which CIK-FIA wanted to unify every technical aspect of the category under a single regulation, Vortex Engines offers the MXC, a totally new engine compared to the previous MR3. The Vortex technicians worked to decrease the size and weight of the engine and to improve cooling, thanks to additional air flow.

Differently than in the past, each component is specifically designed and manufactured for the 60 cc engine, without being derived from higher category engines. The first objective was to have a good starting point for development, an important point to make the most of the potential of a brand-new engine.
The MCX is 2 kilograms lighter than the previous MR3, an already remarkable factor, which is even more important if we consider that we are talking about a 2-stroke engine with only a 60 cc displacement. The greater lightness allows, with equal weight of the driver and chassis, to manage the weight distribution in an optimal way, thus improving the kart’s setup. Furthermore, making another comparison with the previous MR3, the mass reduction has reduced the thermal capacity of the new engine, which means a faster reaction to the increase or decrease in the engine’s temperature.