zoom44

That was the speculation i see this morning on new reports of the Mini Speedster being readied for production

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...speedster.html


http://www.autospies.com/news/Would-...Seaters-43325/

Well not so fast. the reports say the Speedster would be wrong wheel drive. So yeah no match for the MX-5. bye bye thanks for coming NEXT

DailyDriver2k5

A FWD ROADSTER?!!!! BOOOO!

dos

I think this would give the Miata a run for its money if it comes out.
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...cle_2562.shtml

alfy28

lol.

treyoh5

fenders remind me of the 8

MattMPS

The sad story it's..... if that f++king s++it will came out, almost here in EU you will found a lot of youngs MORONS talking about "the sportyness" of this ugly mix.......maybe with a diesel engine under the hood..

at this level of perversion we are becoming here in EU....

YaXMaNGTO

I want to like it, but I can't. It just doesn't work with the MINI. I think it would be a horrible failure. Who would really crave having something like that?

kvndoom

It's a diesel. Americans are allergic to diesel, you forget.

MattMPS

just the prototype.

turbo gasoline expected.

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

the mini roadster would be a good competitor to the vw eos. im not digging it though. it looks like a mini suv.

and i like the vw roadster. it looks really nice. but it would never be a competitor with the miata because germans build waaay to heavy cars.

dos

The article says a estimated 2,600 pounds.

ASH8

Yeah, I caught this too Zoom, IMO I think it will be a total failure, like most models that have come to fight the MX-5..

FWD!!!, is the wrong wheel drive...What are they thinking...

I would rather have a Daihatsu Copen (600 odd cc's and Turbo...I can't believe I said that)

OH Yeah, we all know the next gen MX-5/Miata will be a total radical redesign with a Turbo-ed 1.4 or 1.6 Litre 4 Cylinder engine that is totally designed by Mazda.

robrecht

A lot of people won't care that it's FWD. If there's a SC'd version, maybe Mazda will come out with another Mazdaspeed Miata as a permanent option. Doubt it, 'though.

JohnnyFamous

I use to own an 06 MX5 before i bought the RX8. The MX5 hands down is the $hit. I use to be a big follower of the Mazdaspeed MX5. There are many rumors floating around talking about a Mazdaspeed rotary MX5 or the turbo engine from the Mazdaspeed3. All we can do is wait.

I hope to own a Mazdaspeed MX5

77mjd

I saw that VW concept awhile back. Not bad looking, IMO, but I promise if it ever makes into production for the US it will cost WAY more than a MX-5. Figure a loaded MX-5 (not hardtop) is around 30k. Id be willing to bet you will add at least 5k for a similarly equipped VW but at the same time the VW price would have to come in somewhere under the TT (which is also way overpriced)

But the VW concept is hot...the Mini has fail written all over it. I kinda like the evil snare on the front end of the VW...a lot better then the new Mazda smile. I think the VW could give the Mazda a run for it...IF is it competitively priced.

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

i'd buy it.

ASH8

Yes, there is a VERY Strong Rumor that in 18 months you will see a 2.3 or 2.5 MX-5, not sure about the turbo though...if this MX-5 does come out in a PRHT I will buy one to keep my RX-8 company.

I really like the current shape of the MX-5 (Classic), and from what I hear the next gen will be a radical looking one with the smaller turbo 4, sorry, but I am just not that keen on Turbo anything, never have been actually.

Rootski

iTrader: (1)

I think I just puked a little in my mouth.

shazy

Ugly.

EdwardsB

the VW looks like it wants to grow up and be a Audi R8

risky business

check out the dodge demon concept

chrism

2600 lbs is still heavier than my car!

MattMPS

Someone told to me that put a 2.3 DISI turbo into an mx-5 is not so easy....need several modification to that wall between engine bay and car interior (sorry don't know the word in english)

but not impossible....

chrism

nopro in japan is the only one that has done it and they said its no easy task.......its easier to put a renesis in the car

ZumnRx8

You have just been NEXTED MINI!