What do you guys think of the new MAZDASPEED MIATA? Would you consider one? What kind of response will people have? Are they too late? Because it will be here shortly.......at least the current generation miata will go out with a bang!?!:p

 

i love it!

 

it'd be a serious alternative to any of the BMW roadsters (performance-wise, and then some, i'd hope).

 

If the 8 hadn't come out, I'd be waiting for the Mazdaspeed Miata, I think. I STILL want one, even with my 8.

 

It should be a hot car..... Im excited, but I hope they sell better than the MAZDASPEED PROTEGES

 

it might be kinda expensive. a spec'd out miata now costs ~26k, so the mazdaspeed probably'll cost around ~28k? that's enough for an rx-8 6mt w/ sport package :D

 

i don't know how you can think that's expensive when it's twice as much for a BMW or Mercedes that's half the driver's car...

 

This is the car that my wife has been holding out for. But I've told her that we're getting me back into an RX-8 before we trade-up her Miata.

 

anyone got a pic of it?
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Check out today's Autoweek article
178 HP/166 torque
17 in Hart Racing Wheels- Toyo tires
IHI Turbo - 7.25 llbs of boost
Denso Intercooler
6 speed manual
Bosch LSD

No price set yet, states should be mid 20's (i find that hard to believe)

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=03219091

 

Apparently it only comes in two colors: Titanium Grey or Velocity Red Mica. Looks like the "signature" RX-8 color won't be exclusive to the '8 for too much longer.

 

One word: S2000

 

wat, its gonna be competiton to the s2000? this car has no competition under 30k

 

The S2000 is $5000+ more expensive than the Mazdaspeed, if they stick with their mid $20k price range. That is a pretty big price difference when talking about twenty-thousand dollar cars.
But yes, they do seem very similar in performance, stlye, handling, etc.

 

anyone know what itll LOOK like?

i was thinking itd have more power though
damn that cars gunna be hot

edit:
ok, im an idiot, shouda clicked the link
but i was right, the car IS hot
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to answer your question... "are you considering one?"

Yes, in fact my deposit is already in :D

 

The world’s best selling two-seat roadster is making history…again! Mazda is proud to announce the new MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata.

The all-new MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata incorporates superior performance and pure unadulterated fun to create the ultimate fun-to-drive experience. Performance features include:

· Turbocharged & intercooled 178-hp, 1.8 liter engine
· MAZDASPEED sport-tuned & lowered suspension
· Bosch torque-sensing limited-slip differential
· Short-throw 6 speed manual overdrive gearbox
· 17-inch Racing Hart alloy wheels
· 6-speaker Bose audio system with in-dash 6 disc CD changer

What's more, because you’re a Mazda enthusiast, we want you to be the first to see this incredible car. Click here to check it out!

Also, if you’d like to be the first to experience this amazingly quick and agile car, viewings are available at these upcoming Auto Shows:


Date:
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Apr. 2-4
Apr. 10-19
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Chicago, IL
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International Auto Salon/Los Angeles, CA
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Stay tuned for more exciting updates on the MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata.

 

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Just got a note from mazda about the new Miata.

Here are some numbers for us 8 owners to chew on

1.8 intervcooled, turbocharged
HP 178 @6000rpm
Torque 166 @4500rpm
Curb Weight 2529lbs

Doesn't that mean, well it sure sound like, they are now going to wamp us on the street AND at the track? And they are our own family!!

Check out full specs:

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...MiataSpecs.pdf

 

I don't think the Miata will "womp" the 8... ever. I still think the 8 is the better car... and the 8's base engine still has more power than the Miata's with a turbo!

So, not so sure what you're talkin' bout... but thought I'd throw my opinion in there too.

Happy Holidays!!

 

Well, we are supposed to be 238HP 159ft-lbs torque. Most dyno tests give us 178 RWHP (some higher, some a little less). Thats about a 25% drivetrain loss. Others may say there never was 238 to begin with, but that's been beaten to death so let's not go there (at least here).

So given the weight difference, roughly 500 lbs, the Miata will have more torque, and only a little less RWHP, perhaps approx 146 (using 18% loss - I don't know what current Miata's diretrain % is).

Since it weighs less, acceleration could be very similar, at least til speed gets up there. I doubt the Miata will exceed the 8s top speed.

All I'm saying is that the new Miata might start getting some newfound respect from far more 'powerful' machines, not to mention the 8s out there! Congrats to the Miata and Mazda!!

 

Hopefully, the Miata engine and turbo have been designed with the aftermarket tuner crowd in mind.

 

I'd really love to have it with the red/black interior they're showing on the JP site. Sweet looking car.

 

The "2004 TURBO MIATA 178hp 166 TORQUE" has been merged with this thread.

Just a side note to keep you guys from getting confused.

 

The Miata engine has always been pretty strong consider it was made for turbo charging. The old mazda 323 awd turbo was using the same engine.

I believe Flying Miata has a turbo kit for the current miata good for 290 some whp and 250 some lbs of torque. I would say it's a pretty solid motor.