If it's RWD and 2500 lbs, it's a great start.
Mazda claims that it is over 100kg lighter.
If they really put out a 2200 lb 175 hp miata then it is going to be ridiculously awesome.
Amen. That engine makes 150 in other platforms, which would be a touch under powered. At 175 ish, it will eat BRZ/FRS for breakfast all day every day.
Neat car!
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/09/2016-mazda-mx-5-live-shots-technical-details/#The Truth About Cars said:the new car, dubbed ND, should weigh an incredible 2280 lbs. It will also be 154 inches in length, 4 inches shorter than the current car.
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-firsthand-impressions-photos/Autoblog said:Despite being a smaller overall car footprint-wise, officials say the NC's headroom and overall interior overall have been maintained.
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Cutaway powertrain diagrams reveal that the new car is in fact a front mid-engined design, with the entire block in between the axles. That's typically great for weight distribution, less so for interior space. Still, it's the proper tradeoff for this type of car.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/09/2016-mazda-mx-5-live-shots-technical-details/#
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-firsthand-impressions-photos/
4 inches shorter and "maintained" interior space... doubt I'll be able to drive this one.