Mazda is hoping to put the next-generation on an extreme diet compared to the current model. According to an insider Mazda's engineers have been given the task of cutting at least 720 pounds from the 2,480 pound curb weight of the current Miata. Mazda hopes that the next-generation Miata will be more closer in character to the original 1989 model. The original Miata weighted 2,178 pounds.
According to the inside source that spoke with Inside Line, the goal will probably not be met, but engineers have made some progress. Some of the methods that the engineers are using is high-strength steel for the body and a smaller, lighter engine. Other things are going to be deleted from the next Miata, like a dashboard glovebox and an owner's manual.
The next Miata will also be smaller and narrower. The engine is also going to be downsized and could be as small as 1.4 liters. Of course a turbocharger and direct injection will boost the power of the tiny engine.
That will be quite impressive if they can do that, although it sounds like they might not be able to. We'll see. I'm all for a smaller/lighter version though
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
I'd like to see a gap analysis done with 1989 safety requirements and projected ones for 2015 and then the weight of all the stuff that's now required. I.e. the "safety overhead" that modern cars carry.
I desperately want a replacement for my '91 CRX Si but alas that ship has sailed.
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PGT wrote:I'd like to see a gap analysis done with 1989 safety requirements and projected ones for 2015 and then the weight of all the stuff that's now required. I.e. the "safety overhead" that modern cars carry.
I desperately want a replacement for my '91 CRX Si but alas that ship has sailed.
every time i see a pic of the "new" crz racing car, i cry a little inside.
I want the UKDM CTR. NOW!!! Saw one in Germany and ZOMG
2013 BMW 328i M Sport with 8sp in Estoril Blue II
2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Always bet on black
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition, otherwise known as the MW3 (and badass)
