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Originally Posted by EasternWind
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.
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It's a turbocharged engine... Hyundai/Kia have a twin scroll turbocharged, direct injected gasoline 2.0L that gets more power and better fuel economy than that. Not to mention it just needs regular fuel! There's no doubt they'll be adding turbos to the SkyActiv and they'll be better than the MZR. The SkyActiv engines are extremely efficient and have a lot of potential. I applaud Mazda for this platform.
