At the 2005 SEMA Show, Mazda displayed a pre-production version of their third-gen Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.
The most noticeable change is the aggressive front facia, styled wheel sills and a lower overall stance. At the rear, a bolt on facia complements a three piece rear spoiler and much larger exhaust tips.
Chassis improvements include a front tower strut brace, height-adjustable coil-overs, and 18 inch forged aluminum wheels.
Inside, the Mazdaspeed Miata gets the usual carbon fiber and aluminum accents.
No word yet on the engine modifications that Mazdaspeed are preparing for the car, most likely they are still in the development phase.
Story by Richard Owen for Supercars.net
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Front |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT |
| fuel feed | Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 1999 cc / 122.0 in³ |
| bore | 87.38 mm / 3.44 in |
| stroke | 83.06 mm / 3.27 in |
| compression | 10.8:1 |
| power | 126.8 kw / 170 bhp @ 6700 rpm |
| specific output | 85.04 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 151.52 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 189.81 nm / 140 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| redline | 6700 |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Grand Touring |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| f brake size | x 290 mm / x 11.4 in |
| rear brakes | Solid Discs |
| r brake size | x 279 mm / x 11.0 in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 19.0 cm / 18 x 7.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 19.0 cm / 18 x 7.5 in |
| steering | Rack-and-Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1122 kg / 2474 lbs |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual (opt 5-Speed, or 6-Speed Sport Auto) |
| gear ratios | 3.82:1, 2.26:1, 1.64:1, 1.18:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1 |
| final drive | 4.10:1 |
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