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Originally Posted by serialk11r
Yea Skyactiv was meant to be primarily a fuel efficiency thing, but let's face it, Mazda engines make terrible specific torque and power relative to the competition. The Skyactiv program is supposed to bring comprehensive efficiency improvements that will certainly benefit driveability and power.
Even if they refuse to increase the engine power, a more efficient engine could probably be lighter (they could downsize if a newer smaller engine matches the power of the older bigger one) so it is still a good thing for performance. Not to mention their new transmissions are supposed to be lightened and stuff too.
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the 2.3 MZR DISI disagrees with you. 285 ftlbs of torque by 2500rpms and 250hp(for the mazdaspeed3, the 6's were rated around 260-270) at 6k is freaking rediculous. That particular engine was on Wards top 10 engines for 3 years straight. Too bad the skyactive line replaced the mzr line, but the future is bright if they implement a similar setup.
I'm in agreement with other posters though. The Next Generation Miata needs to be lighter at ALL costs. However, all the safety equipment that's required nowadays is going to make things extremely difficult, but if Mazda utilizes the new welding techniques that they've been messing around with they can potentially create an extremely lightweight chassis, suspension, and drivetrain.
My personal preference is somewhere in the middle for a specialty enthusiast edition: DISI type turbo engine with upgraded suspension and drivetrain, minimalist approach to the interior(don't need 6 speakers and a sub) and call it a day.