Monday, April 12, 2010

MAZDA MIATA




The Mazda MX-5, also known as Miata in North America and Roadster in Japan, is a two-seater built by mazda in , Japan. The model was introduced in 1989 and is now in its third generation.


MX-5 Superlight is a concept car commemorating the 20th anniversary of MX-5, designed at Mazda's studio in Frankfurt, Germany. It is made of lightweight materials to improve performance, handling, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions. It also does not include windshield.



The vehicle included a MZR 1.8-litre petrol engine rated 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp) at 6,500rpm and 167 N·m (123 lb·ft) at 4,500rpm, 5-speed manual transmission, double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, Bilstein monotube damper, 205/45R17 tires, 300 mm (11.8 in) ventilated front brake discs and 280 mm (11.0 in) solid rear brake discs. The "Superlight" weighs in at 2,200 lb (1,000 kg), making it 100 lb (45 kg). heavier than the original NA series Miata.









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