4th gen ND Mazda MX-5 Miata

[MstrSHAKE]

Front end looks like a g37 coupe and s2000 had a baby.

[Takumi788]

I really like it. But in no way shape or form would I trade in my FRS for it.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by thill

Mazda press release states they shaved 220lbs off the NC. Wider, lower, stiffer, lighter. This car looks great too and should be a blast! Can't wait for more info.

Yeah I agree. 220 lbs lighter, wider, lower, stiffer. That's the important part, and impressive that Mazda appears to be delivering on its promise.

The looks are the icing on the cake, although while the ND looks good, the Twins look better polished to me.

Now Mazda just needs to deliver on the driving aspect (which their track record indicates they will), and create a lightweight coupe version to compete with the Twins.

Of all the manufacturers, I think Mazda and Honda are the best positioned to put out a lightweight coupe that can compete with the FR-S/BRZ.

[headlikeahole]

I much rather spend 5k on a mint NA with a hard top then any money on the new one.

[thill]

Originally Posted by headlikeahole

I much rather spend 5k on a mint NA with a hard top then any money on the new one.

The problem I have with the NA and NB is that my eyes are almost dead level with the top of the windshield. Drives me nuts when I am driving. I felt much better in an NC and hopefully an ND. I am going to buy a used NC or S2K sometime in the next 12 months, but man these ND's look sweet.

[Muaddib]

Originally Posted by reni

....for an MX-5LOW?

2200lbs and 180hp would not be slow.

[CBR600RR]

I like it!!!

I think it looks kinda like the Jag F-Type (the back end anyways). Can some one post a couple pics of the Jag and the MX5 for me?

[thill]

Originally Posted by Muaddib

2200lbs and 180hp would not be slow.

It would feel about perfect. Especially if the car has 170ft lbs or so of torque, it would feel like a rocket.

[Kids Heart]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

155hp? Mazda has iirc two skyactiv engines that would work, one 150 and one 180, but they're reportedly doing a whole new one for this car and have said something like "Americans wouldn't settle for less power." So I'm guessing/hoping 180 at least. Which is pretty damn decent in a 2200lb car. Add boost to 250 hp and you're looking at mustang gt power:weight about.

Isn't the 180hp the 2.5L?

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by Kids Heart

Isn't the 180hp the 2.5L?

Yes. It remains to be seen what the engine will be since there's no confirmation yet. Rumors say 1.5 or 2.0 at 130 or 160 horsepower but nothing set in stone. I may be wrong but I thought I read it would have its own engine. I've still got my hopes up for a turbo and there's always the fiat version, bit I won't be disappointed if not since the aftermarket for this car is so huge.

[Entroper]

Originally Posted by Muaddib

2200lbs and 180hp would not be slow.

But only a smidge faster than 2750 lbs and 200 hp. I'm betting ND will come closer to 2300 lbs and 170 hp, maybe 175. Still, we're just talking tenths here. The #1 complaint will be the same for the ND as it has for every previous Miata, and the 86 twins.

[WolfpackS2k]

Anyone complaining about a lack of technical information apparently has no clue how a new model reveal goes these days. Of course I want to know that info, but I knew he chances of that info coming out yesterday was slim to none.

Either way, the confirmed weight loss is the biggest news anyway. Lot easier to add power than lose weight.


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[Xti]

I don't like it. The face look weird