Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version Show Car to premiere Frankfurt
08-05-2009, 03:08 AM
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Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version Show Car to premiere Frankfurt
Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version Show Car to premiere at the IAA
Leverkusen, 5 August 2009.
A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.
After 20 years of global success, Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster in an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that Mazda is famous for to a new level, which improves driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions. This is combined with a radical exterior design requiring no windshield, and sporty chassis settings for pure roadster driving fun.
The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version will be unveiled at Mazda’s press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, on 15 September, at 12:45 local time.
Leverkusen, 5 August 2009.
A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.
After 20 years of global success, Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster in an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that Mazda is famous for to a new level, which improves driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions. This is combined with a radical exterior design requiring no windshield, and sporty chassis settings for pure roadster driving fun.
The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight Version will be unveiled at Mazda’s press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, on 15 September, at 12:45 local time.
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08-05-2009, 10:10 AM
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It looks photoshopped, like someone took a concept car then put regular mx-5 wheels and interior on it. That's just the first pic I'm talking about. And did anyone notice the iPhone dock in the second picture?
08-05-2009, 11:13 AM
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Can't tell anymore info at this stage...this is from Mazda Europe.
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I am guessing it will weigh about 2200 or so....which still isn't really that light for only having like 166 bhp. If only the Miata had a motor worth giving a **** about, then it would be something special, but because the motor is about as interesting as an overcast monday morning, the MX-5 never really did it for me. Imagine a super high reving 1.5 liter inline 3 or something... Think 200 bhp or so. Then the Miata would be awesome, and probably even lighter too. Instead it has a civic'esque type motor. Nothing gets me all hot and bothered like a 2 liter 4 banger at 6000 revs!!!!
08-05-2009, 11:24 AM
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08-05-2009, 12:40 PM
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I am guessing it will weigh about 2200 or so....which still isn't really that light for only having like 166 bhp. If only the Miata had a motor worth giving a **** about, then it would be something special, but because the motor is about as interesting as an overcast monday morning, the MX-5 never really did it for me. Imagine a super high reving 1.5 liter inline 3 or something... Think 200 bhp or so. Then the Miata would be awesome, and probably even lighter too. Instead it has a civic'esque type motor. Nothing gets me all hot and bothered like a 2 liter 4 banger at 6000 revs!!!!
BTW: Off Topic saw a 3 MPS (MS3) yesterday in showroom, very nice indeed.
My parts manager mate says virtually all the torque steer has been eliminated by PCM, it is no longer a "lane hopper" like the first version MS3.
He was impressed with the drive.
09-17-2009, 10:53 PM
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