Mazda 'MX-5 Superlight version' Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
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This is the Mazda MX-5 Superlight show car an MX-5 speedster with weight stripped out and windscreen relegated to the scrapheap. Think of it as the purest MX-5 yet.
Sadly, it's just a concept car at present, destined to be shown at the Frankfurt motor show in autumn 2009. Designed in Oberusel, Germany, it is Mazdas present to itself for creating (over to you, Mazda PR machine) 'the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world'.
Of course, this isnt any old milestone; the MX-5 has been around for 20 years exactly worming its way into our hearts since its debut in 1989. To some it is single handedly responsible for reviving the small sports car market that many thought had died with the British motor industry.
Mazda MX-5 Superlight: the details
On first glance, youll notice the lack of windscreen and door handles in this MX-5 speedster. What you wont notice is the lightweight technology that allegedly improves driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
No technical details have been released yet, meaning we at CAR can only guess it will be conventionally powered by either of the MX-5s current line of 1.8 or 2.0-litre petrol engines.
'It's like the Smart Crossblade it has no windscreen!' I hear you scream. Quite. A robust flies-in-the-teeth experience is guaranteed with the lack of glass and A-pillars.
The chances of the MX-5 Superlight being put into production are, we think, remote. But then you never can tell with companies like Mazda.
Sources/credits:
[Jalopnik]
[Car Magazine]
This is the Mazda MX-5 Superlight show car an MX-5 speedster with weight stripped out and windscreen relegated to the scrapheap. Think of it as the purest MX-5 yet.
Sadly, it's just a concept car at present, destined to be shown at the Frankfurt motor show in autumn 2009. Designed in Oberusel, Germany, it is Mazdas present to itself for creating (over to you, Mazda PR machine) 'the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world'.
Of course, this isnt any old milestone; the MX-5 has been around for 20 years exactly worming its way into our hearts since its debut in 1989. To some it is single handedly responsible for reviving the small sports car market that many thought had died with the British motor industry.
Mazda MX-5 Superlight: the details
On first glance, youll notice the lack of windscreen and door handles in this MX-5 speedster. What you wont notice is the lightweight technology that allegedly improves driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
No technical details have been released yet, meaning we at CAR can only guess it will be conventionally powered by either of the MX-5s current line of 1.8 or 2.0-litre petrol engines.
'It's like the Smart Crossblade it has no windscreen!' I hear you scream. Quite. A robust flies-in-the-teeth experience is guaranteed with the lack of glass and A-pillars.
The chances of the MX-5 Superlight being put into production are, we think, remote. But then you never can tell with companies like Mazda.
Sources/credits:
[Jalopnik]
[Car Magazine]
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
A couple of more pics...
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/S.../Mazda-MX-5-Superlight-concept-2009-revealed/
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/S.../Mazda-MX-5-Superlight-concept-2009-revealed/
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Now the specs (and more pics)
So Mazda decided to blow our minds by transforming the fun Mazda Miata into an awesome, purpose-built, speedster in the form of the MX-5 Superlight Concept. It'll debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and when it does, it'll show off one of the purest interpretations of the car in the nameplate's history. What takes the Superlight from "pretty neat" to "spectacularly unbelievable" is the detailing. Instead of just taking bits off, it's what Mazda added in terms of attention to detail which makes it so cool. The roll hoops have integrated high mount brake lights. The carbon fiber dash elements hold real toggle switches — even the shift knob's been sliced down to reduce weight but boasts better styling. Forget the other supercars debuting at Frankfurt, we want the Miata. Be sure to check out the massive 54 image gallery and until we get complete details, satisfy yourself with the bare specs:
Body Type : Roadster Monocoque
Seating capacity: 2
External Dimensions
o Overall length: 4,020 mm
o Overall width: 1,720 mm
o Overall height (unloaded): 1,110 mm
o Wheelbase: 2,330 mm
o Track (front/rear): 1,540/1,545 mm
o Ground clearance: 106 mm
Powertrain etc.
* Engine: MZR 1.8-litre petrol
* Max. power: 126 PS (93 kW) at 6,500 rpm
* Max. torque: 167 Nm at 4,500 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual
* Front/rear suspension: Double wishbone/Multi-link
* Damper (front/rear): Bilstein monotube
* Tyre size: 205/45 R17
* Brake type (front/rear): Ventilated discs/Solid discs
* Brake diameter (front/rear): 300/280 mm
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8,9 s
* Fuel consumption (combined): 6,3 l/100km
* CO2 emissions (combined): 150 g/km
* Min. kerb weight (without driver): 995 kg
Source:
http://jalopnik.com/5357472/mazda-mx+5-superlight-concept
So Mazda decided to blow our minds by transforming the fun Mazda Miata into an awesome, purpose-built, speedster in the form of the MX-5 Superlight Concept. It'll debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and when it does, it'll show off one of the purest interpretations of the car in the nameplate's history. What takes the Superlight from "pretty neat" to "spectacularly unbelievable" is the detailing. Instead of just taking bits off, it's what Mazda added in terms of attention to detail which makes it so cool. The roll hoops have integrated high mount brake lights. The carbon fiber dash elements hold real toggle switches — even the shift knob's been sliced down to reduce weight but boasts better styling. Forget the other supercars debuting at Frankfurt, we want the Miata. Be sure to check out the massive 54 image gallery and until we get complete details, satisfy yourself with the bare specs:
Body Type : Roadster Monocoque
Seating capacity: 2
External Dimensions
o Overall length: 4,020 mm
o Overall width: 1,720 mm
o Overall height (unloaded): 1,110 mm
o Wheelbase: 2,330 mm
o Track (front/rear): 1,540/1,545 mm
o Ground clearance: 106 mm
Powertrain etc.
* Engine: MZR 1.8-litre petrol
* Max. power: 126 PS (93 kW) at 6,500 rpm
* Max. torque: 167 Nm at 4,500 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual
* Front/rear suspension: Double wishbone/Multi-link
* Damper (front/rear): Bilstein monotube
* Tyre size: 205/45 R17
* Brake type (front/rear): Ventilated discs/Solid discs
* Brake diameter (front/rear): 300/280 mm
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8,9 s
* Fuel consumption (combined): 6,3 l/100km
* CO2 emissions (combined): 150 g/km
* Min. kerb weight (without driver): 995 kg
Source:
http://jalopnik.com/5357472/mazda-mx+5-superlight-concept
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