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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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i never new that mazda was releasing a turbo version of the miata

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The heart of the MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata is the fully integrated IHI turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost, combined with a Denso tube-fin air-to-air intercooler, all showcased with a red wrinkle-finish valve cover. Add a retuned exhaust, a modified head and camshaft, and beefed-up cooling and engine mounting systems, and the overall package results in 178 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque. The legendary Miata 6-speed gear box has been massaged with new gear ratios, a stronger clutch and propeller shaft, and a shot-peened treatment to the linkage for even more precise shifting.

Putting the power to the ground are light-weight 17-inch silver-finish Racing Hart alloy wheels wrapped by low profile Toyo Proxes R28 205/40R17 80W-rated tires. Behind the Racing Hart's slender spokes are silver-painted brake calipers on all four disc brakes. Unseen is the beefing up of the front and rear stabilizer bars to 23 mm and 14 mm, respectively.

Joining the wheels on the MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata exterior are smoke-finished headlights, a unique rear spoiler, and black vinyl or cloth convertible top. On the inside, there's a 225-watt 6-speaker Bose® audio system with a 6-disc CD changer. You'll find the steering wheel, gearshift knob and parking brake lever all wrapped in black leather with red stitching, as well as silver instrument panel gauges, alloy foot pedals, unique dash surface materials and other MAZDASPEED trim pieces.

The MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata is available in Velocity Red Mica or Titanium Gray Metallic, with your choice of black cloth seats with red inserts, or black leather seats with red stitching.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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Yeah there was one for test drive at MRIU, but I wasn't able to try it out. The intercooler is the size of a small lunchbox. GHEY

But an overall improvement in the car.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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There are plenty of factory turbo cars with dinky little intercoolers, just none of them try to show it off like the MazdaSpeed Miata does.

Oh and yeah, old news. https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...d.php?t=102298
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
There are plenty of factory turbo cars with dinky little intercoolers, just none of them try to show it off like the MazdaSpeed Miata does.

Oh and yeah, old news. https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...d.php?t=102298
Oh yeah I know they're usually side-mounted. I dunno why Mazda attempted that? It looks well kind of w34k54uc3 :dunno:

Not intimidating at all...
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Old May 16, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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Still, I'm glad Mazda has made the effort...the lowered redline stupifies me, however...
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Old May 16, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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knew.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by flipped cracka
knew.
:eh: ¿Que dice, pollito?
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Why do I think that this car has waaay more than 178 hp? If what I'm thinking is correct, good job of underrating the hp figures, mazda:goodjob:.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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I never knew either.

I love Miatas.
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