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Freshened Miata MX-5 for 2009
2008-10-04 03:29:00 A freshened MX-5 Miata for 2009 was announced this week at the Paris show. This is the same basic car as has been on the market for the past 4 years, with minor improvements and a new nose and tail. A notable improvement is the Recaro seat option - which hopefully will make it to North America (Federal regulations permitting). The rest of the changes fall under the heading of "continuous improvement" in the best Japanese tradition. However - the Miata still doesn't have a real engine: while the manual transmission version finally receives a forged crankshaft this year (yikes, imagine that!>, the engine still doesn't make any real power. And Mazda's recent excuse as to why the 2.3 Turbo engine (the location of the high-pressure pump for the direct injection system would need to be moved) won't be offered is a really lousy lie. It won't be offered because it would then put the RX-8 in the grave, and they can't have that with the flagship. Especially with yet an...
AWD Miata prototype spotted?
2008-07-23 18:10:00 Spotted in California near the Mazda Design headquarters. Could be a prototype for an upcoming all wheel drive version of the Miata... ... or it could just be some redneck hayseed with too much time on his hands. Talk amongst yourselves.... ;-)
1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster (JDM Miata)
2008-06-02 18:07:00 1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster (JDM Miata)Mileage: UnconfirmedTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 180,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Monday, June 2nd and if you ...
Cosworth supercharger kit for the Miata
2008-05-22 14:36:00 Real driving enthusiasts appreciate a wide variety of performance cars.. .so I'll take a break my my near-constant streeam of Camaro and Mustang news this week to relay you to the JDM Insider site for a report on the Cosworth supercharging kit for the Miata (er, MX-5). It's nearly ready for sale and with 210 horses at the rear wheels it promises to transform the otherwise slow Miata into a real performance car. With excellent handling already built into the Miata, and with additional handling upgrades readily available, this kit looks to be the finishing touch to a very capable car. With the top down, this could be almost as much fun to drive as an S2000 - but with far more torque. And the weight of the new folding-metal hardtop option would be easily offset by all this newfound torque. Hmmm....... Read the original story here: http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Er-ic/?p=898 (suggest right-click and Open in New Tab). Big question: will an engine-driven supercharger on a h...
Miata? Impractical? BAH!
2008-04-29 06:36:00 Why is this man smiling? Because he's probably as amused by what he's doing as we are. Doc B sent us these photos he took when he came upon the unlikely sight of a Mazda Miata being used to haul a sofa loveseat. Here we thought a Miata was barely spacious enough to transport two adults and a couple of overnight bags, and this guy just turns the conventional wisdom on its head. Seriously, try moving that thing with, say, a MINI Clubman or a Honda Fit. Not gonna happen.
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Solstice Crushes the Miata on CarDomain
2008-04-26 00:00:00 By Rob Einaudi Editor-in-Chief Now, at least one Solstice forum found out about this week's Showroom Showdown, but I doubt that alone explains the fact that the Solstice won by a 4 to 1 margin. Ouch! Personally, I think the...
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Solstice vs. Miata: Which Would You Choose?
2008-04-24 00:00:00 By Rob Editor-in-Chief It's always fun to pit domestics vs. imports, and this is a pretty obvious match up. Plus, both Pontiac and Mazda have done pretty well in previous Showroom Showdowns. Let's keep the GXP out of this one...
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1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2008-03-20 19:47:00 1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 MiataMileage: 88,635 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 190,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, March 20th and if you ...
1993 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata V Special
2008-03-19 20:15:00 1993 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata V SpecialMileage: 109,400 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 200,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Wednesday, March 19th and if you ...
1993 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata
2008-03-18 22:01:00 1993 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM MiataMileage: 79,000 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 150,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Tuesday, March 18th and if you ...
1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2008-03-17 21:06:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 MiataMileage: 118,370 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 160,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Monday, March 17th and if you ...
1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2008-03-05 21:12:00 1993 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 MiataMileage: 97,000 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 160,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Wednesday, March 5th and if you ...
How to get *real* Best Motorings from Japan
2008-01-01 18:12:00 Best Motorings are one of the greatest aspects of the hobby for Japanese car enthusiasts, but also one of the most frustrating. Why? Because it's been almost impossible to get original copies of them, and even harder to get them when they come out in Japan. In case you're not familiar with Best Motoring, it's a monthly Japanese "car magazine" - in video form. The emphasis is on performance cars. There is usually a "battle" comparing several cars on a roadrace track. There is also testing on winding roads, on the Touge course, with drifting, and on occasion special tests such as a notable 0-300 KPH test. All the latest Japanese performance cars are tested, and occasionally they are tested against similar performance cars from Europe and North America. There is extensive in-car multiple-camera video and analysis; it's very clear which cars work better and why. It comes in DVD form only, and that's one problem: it's region code is not compatible...
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2007-12-24 19:28:00 So effortlessly does the MX-5 respond to your steering inputs that you can guide the car along the most writhing road at breakneck speeds without effort or even apparent thought. This connection between the driver?s brain and the MX-5 is replicated in the car?s throttle response, braking feel, and transmission, which benefits from one of the most direct shifters on the planet. It all makes for an immensely satisfying drive and proves that a car doesn?t need pavement-wrinkling horsepower to deliver driving enjoyment.This motorized pleasure is accessible to all because the Mazda MX-5 starts at about $21,000 and is surprisingly practical for a sporting roadster. It has a trunk that provides room for a pair of soft duffels and is uncompromised by the position of the convertible top. The standard manual top is the easiest to use in the industry, completely operable from the driver?s seat, and the optional folding hardtop is a model of compactness and light weight.It adds up to a car that...
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-12-14 22:22:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 55,232 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, December 14th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-12-14 22:21:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 65,060 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, December 14th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-12-07 22:49:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 89,343 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, December 7th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-12-07 22:47:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 83,316 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, December 7th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-12-04 21:28:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 37,932 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Tuesday, December 4th, and if you ... More Details
9 From The '90s: Mazda Miata
2007-11-25 00:00:00 By Rob Editor-in-Chief You can't visit the Grassroots Motorsports message board without wading into a morass of Miata threads. And David Wallens uses the former GRM Miata project car as his daily driver. So it's no surprise that the Miata...
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Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-11-22 21:36:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 48,900 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $7-9K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, November 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-11-22 21:34:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 60,898 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-12K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, November 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-11-22 21:32:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 87,335 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $6-8K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, November 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-11-22 21:29:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 47,600 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-12K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, November 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-11-22 21:27:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 91,728 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-12K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, November 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-10-24 20:55:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 72,232 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Wednesday, October 24th, and if you ... More Details
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
2007-10-24 17:21:00 What's New for 2008For 2008, the Mazda MX-5 Miata sees only minor feature changes, a new Special Edition trim level and a 5-horsepower drop for automatic transmission-equipped Miatas.IntroductionIn today's "let the gizmos handle it" world, where some cars offer not just cruise control so advanced that it can stop the car if need be, but also a warning system that alerts a driver who starts drifting out of his lane, it's easy to forget the simple joy of fully involved driving. Should you need to be reminded, we highly recommend the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.Since its debut nearly two decades ago, the Miata has won over legions of driving enthusiasts and earned accolades from auto critics and consumers alike thanks to its entertaining drive and impressive reliability record. It was fully redesigned two years ago for more comfort and performance without losing any of its elemental appeal. Last year, Mazda introduced the power-retractable hardtop (PRHT) version. The Miata PRHT offers the...
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-10-22 20:41:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 66,775 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Monday, October 22nd, and if you ... More Details
Monster Miata - Ford diff
2007-10-20 17:13:00 Speaking of the Monster Miata, here's another view of an authentic Monster with the Ford diff added. If you are buying a Monster, having this part is the sure way to get both durability and a reasonable RPM. The original Miata or RX-7 gears are in the 4:1 range, and that kind of gearing with the Ford T-5 (whether it's 3.27 or 2.95 first) is silly. The diff is available in 7.5 or 8.8" size, aluminum or iron casing, and with or without a limited slip. The variations occur depending on donor car: SVT Mustang Cobra (IRS), Lincoln Mark-VIII, Cougar, or Thunderbird. It's also available in aluminum 3.783:1 8.8" form brand new from the Ford racing parts catalog.
Monster Miata variation with Z3 body
2007-10-20 16:51:00 A couple of months ago I wrote up the Monster Miata... it turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever: http://www.drivingenthusiast.ne-t/sec-blog/2007/03/14.html -; Here's a variation on the same theme: a V-8 Miata with a Z3-knockoff body. This car is on eBay right now... follow the link above. It's in the same vein as a Monster Miata, but is not an authentic Monster. It was converted in the same way, then a custom one-off Z3-type body was added. The result is as you see below. The good news is that it appears to be well built (I'd want to look at the fiberglass attachment points). It's also got the all-important Ford 8.8 IRS differential ( http://www.drivingenthus-iast.net/sec-blog/2007/10/20.ht-ml#a2237 ), although IMHO the 3.73 gears are ridiculous. The bad news is that the tires are tiny... when they came up with the fiberglass body why didn't they add some room for appropriate-width tires? And don't even mention brakes. In any case, this is uniq...
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-10-16 19:44:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 96,123 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Tuesday, October 16th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-10-15 21:37:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 66,775 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Monday, October 15th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-09-26 19:22:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 53,170 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Wednesday, September 26th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-09-21 21:30:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 83,130 Kilometers. Transmission: Automatic Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, September 21th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-09-21 21:26:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 26,000 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, September 21th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-09-21 21:24:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 86,822 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, September 21th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special
2007-09-21 21:21:00 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata V Special Mileage: 68,075 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, September 21th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-09-20 20:32:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 41,790 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Thursday, September 20th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata SSpecial
2007-09-19 22:16:00 1992 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata SSpecial Mileage: 53,170 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recommended Bid: $8-10K CADAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Wednesday, September 19th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata 2000 Wiring Diagram
2007-09-10 22:34:00 General Information, Ground Points, Electrical Wiring Schematic, System Circuit Diagram, connector Locations, Common Connectors, Parts Index.
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Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-08-24 20:27:00 1990 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata Mileage: 39,315 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recomended Bid 8-10KAvailableIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Friday, August 24th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda's plans for the MX5 Miata
2007-08-22 19:01:00 The iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata two-seater roadster will receive a 'Race' package this autumn paving the way for a MazdaSpeed edition in mid 2008. This will most likely be powered by the turbocharged 2.3-litre four-pot that currently resides in the Mazdaspeed3 although losing some horsepower in packaging the intercooler and larger radiator.A full redesign for the MX5 is planned for the 2010 model year when this convertible must comply to the new US 2011 rear-offset collision standards.
Miata to get 2.3 turbo engine next year
2007-08-22 17:41:00 According to AutoWeek, http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pb-cs.dll/article?AID=/20070821/FR-EE/70820007/1024/LATESTNEWS&nbs-p;, the Miata will finally get the MazdaSpeed 2.3 liter turbo engine next year. The MazdaSpeed3 configuration of this engine is shown to the right (click on the link for a high-res image). Of course, the intercooler would have to be moved and some other plumbing would change. The HP and torque ratings could go up or down depending on these changes, it is known that a 300 HP version has been built featuring a slightly larger turbo. Even without it, the HP and torque of the car could go up by 100 each. The new Miata has an excellent suspension that will easily be up to the power increase. A little firmer tuning (or by providing the sport suspension as standard) and some additional camber would be all that is needed. Take my extensive cutaway tour of the Miata here: http://www.drivingenthusiast.ne-t/sec-mazda/products/mx5-miata/-default....
Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata
2007-08-07 19:47:00 1990 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata Mileage: 86,508 Kilometers. Transmission: Manual Recomended Bid 8-10KSoldIn Japan - AuctionThis vehicle is up for bidding Tuesday, August 7th, and if you ... More Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata, geared for race wars
2007-07-20 04:25:00 A powerful engine with sky-rocketing horsepower and torque cannot stand alone. One of the performance parts that has to be included with this kind of energized engine is an equally powerful suspension system. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) knows this, thus its road race car MX-5 Miata has been upgraded to become even more competitive. ...
Ambiente: Toyota premiata Suo il ?Delfino d?oro?
2007-06-22 00:00:00 Un riconoscimento importante, giunto alla 7° edizione, è stato assegnato ...
Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
2007-06-21 00:00:00 Location: In Japan - AuctionMileage: 24608 KM'sFor Sale: 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster | JDM MX-5 Miata
Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata
2007-06-09 00:00:00 Location: In Japan - AuctionMileage: 86150 KM'sFor Sale: 1991 Mazda Eunos MX-5 Roadster | JDM Miata
Premiata la Citroen C1 Per Legambiente è la migliore
2007-06-05 00:00:00 Nell?ambito di Sep Pollution, il salone delle ecotecnologie inaugurato a ...
Mazda MX-5 Miata press release
2007-04-20 22:23:00 This is the type of press release any good press agent will release periodically. Not really any new news, just the usual wording and probably in support of a spring sales drive. I like the Miata... and anybody should appreciate a car that has always been about handling dynamics first and foremost. But, the world has moved forward, and the fabulous S2000 offers even more handling and another 50% power. So I'd like to see Mazda offer the trurbocharged 2.3 liter MazdaSpeed engine as an option. Then the car would have it all. And chances are that the upcoming all-new S2000 will have two similar engines offerings itself next time out - a base K20 and the new turbocharged K23 as an option. It's possible these two cars might be better matched after a few more years, but right now I wouldn't consider the Miata over the S2000. You'd always regret not having the power. On this site, be sure to see my extensive collection of cut-away Miata pictures here: http://www.drivingenth... |
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