The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

niky
Same here. Though it would be a pretty flimsy backbone if so!

Interesting how they solved the Skyactiv header dilemma... tilt the engine all the way over to the other side to make room for the runners.
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I'd say the main reason for tilting the engine is to let it fit under a low hood. Otherwise the car still has to meet the new high-hood crash design standards. Tilting the engine, which they never had to do before, will allow the car to not look ridiculous. We can't see the exhaust in this photo as it's on the other side of the engine so we're still not sure what it looks like.
 
Keef
I'd say the main reason for tilting the engine is to let it fit under a low hood. Otherwise the car still has to meet the new high-hood crash design standards. Tilting the engine, which they never had to do before, will allow the car to not look ridiculous. We can't see the exhaust in this photo as it's on the other side of the engine so we're still not sure what it looks like.
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Should have looked at the full-sized picture. Kind of small on the laptop. Didn't realize that was the intake side!

The lack of space to fit the long-tube SkyActiv header was an issue with the NC... seeing as how the engine is tilted towards the exhaust side, I can't see how it'll fit there, now...
 
http://jalopnik.com/step-inside-the-ugliest-little-2016-mazda-miata-mule-in-1571275617

2016 Miata?
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meanwhile in the comments section:
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Obviously it came into the country from Mazda with the 3 sedans all around it. Also, it doesn't actually have a Chrysler VIN. It says Chrysler on the paper taped to the windshield, but the actual VIN starts with JM, which I think is "Japan, Mazda".
 
eSZee
fiat mx5=turbo, mazda mx5=n/a?
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That was the idea. Mazda will be sticking with their Skyactiv scheme and obviously the Italian brand will be looking to stick with theirs, along with a more upscale (seemingly) powertrain.
 
-> I have a feeling that the Italian Miata would be a successor to the Fiat 124 Sport...or a Fiat Abarth Roadster:

124CS
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124 Abarth Spider
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Fiat Abarth Roadster
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A Fiat-branded roadster makes a hell of a lot more sense in a world that will exist with both the 8C and an 8C Spyder. In fact, its probably the only way that they could sell a bunch and get some money on that transaction. As much as I would probably prefer the MX-5 with the 2.0L SkyActiv, a comparatively priced Fiat model with the 1.4L MultiAir could be equally interesting - if not more exciting even as an average daily driver (torque, bro).

Question is, will Fiat sell it as a Fiat-branded product, or will it go straight to an Abarth-branded model?
 
YSSMAN
A Fiat-branded roadster makes a hell of a lot more sense in a world that will exist with both the 8C and an 8C Spyder. In fact, its probably the only way that they could sell a bunch and get some money on that transaction. As much as I would probably prefer the MX-5 with the 2.0L SkyActiv, a comparatively priced Fiat model with the 1.4L MultiAir could be equally interesting - if not more exciting even as an average daily driver (torque, bro).

Question is, will Fiat sell it as a Fiat-branded product, or will it go straight to an Abarth-branded model?
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I hope the prices plummet the same way the 500 abarth prices have.
 
R1600Turbo
Global debut confirmed for September.

http://www.miatasatmazdaraceway.com/
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Sounds awesome... for Miata owners... that can travel there. :(

I would love to own an older Miata, but I'm most likely too big for the NA and NB models. I've sat in an NC Club Edition and it's nicely proportioned, but a car like that right now is out of the question, unfortunately. I also want to attend the event, but it's so far away. :(
 
Keef
Really? I just saw it on Instagram and I thought I'd come in here and post. Mine was going to be way better and more cryptic to get people excited and ask more questions though. You should definitely delete your post and let me do it instead.
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How 'bout no.

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CallmeDan
Sounds awesome... for Miata owners... that can travel there. :(

I would love to own an older Miata, but I'm most likely too big for the NA and NB models. I've sat in an NC Club Edition and it's nicely proportioned, but a car like that right now is out of the question, unfortunately. I also want to attend the event, but it's so far away. :(
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I am 6 foot 4 and I drive a NA.
 
Yeah, that teaser is kinda odd. The exhaust note is definitely raspy enough to be naturally aspirated, but there's a lot of whooshing in there too.
 
homeforsummer
Yeah, that teaser is kinda odd. The exhaust note is definitely raspy enough to be naturally aspirated, but there's a lot of whooshing in there too.
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SkyActiv exhaust. It draws cool air in to accelerate and help scavenge exhaust from the cylinders, kinda looks like a turbofan jet engine. A side effect is slight whooshing sounds at low throttle because the actual exhaust isn't loud enough to mask it.
 
Like your car, my clearcoat is failing just thinking about it.
 
I know I posted the video earlier but didn't get to watch it until now as I was at work. And I will say, it sounds good!
 

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