2016 Mazda MX-5 (ND) to be unveiled Sep 3. 2014 at Laguna Seca
07-08-2014, 06:12 AM
#21
Originally Posted by Syn' timestamp='1404421258' post='23229419
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We are never going to see Cayman beating numbers from a Miata. That was never what the car was meant to be. If Mazda decides to take on the Cayman, it almost certainly won't be with a Miata platform.
We are never going to see Cayman beating numbers from a Miata. That was never what the car was meant to be. If Mazda decides to take on the Cayman, it almost certainly won't be with a Miata platform.
It's about a fast as an S2000 in a straight line. Viewed in that context, I can see a Mazdaspeed Miata being a contender. I doubt it would have the balance of a Cayman in aggressive handling though.
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Interesting test drive MT did. I'm wondering what options that Cayman has, since it's curb weight is around 100 lbs heavier than it should be.
Hasn't Mazda's stated weight goal for the ND been 1000 kg?
07-10-2014, 05:16 AM
#22
Moderator
I think the BRZ/FRS is the first real competition the MX-5 has ever really had (still not that close), so I'd bet Mazda benchmarks them and we get performance on par with them. That said, I'd rather get a more powerful Miata with a better p/w ratio, and with the Alfa tie in, the chassis may support it. A turbo would be great since its a relatively straightforward way to bump power.
07-10-2014, 09:20 AM
#23
the skyactiv 2.5 from the 6 and 3 has 184hp, 185 lb-ft. That would be a nice bump from prior motors. Maybe de-stroke the 2.5 down to 2.3 for some more revs (skyactiv is a very long stroke design).
07-10-2014, 10:09 AM
#24
Registered User
I think the BRZ/FRS is the first real competition the MX-5 has ever really had (still not that close), so I'd bet Mazda benchmarks them and we get performance on par with them. That said, I'd rather get a more powerful Miata with a better p/w ratio, and with the Alfa tie in, the chassis may support it. A turbo would be great since its a relatively straightforward way to bump power.
