The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

[ProjectWHaT]

There are not that many differences between the Miata and the Fiata.

 

[CodeRedR51]

They have arrived.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/07/fiat-124-spider-arrives-in-us-starts.html

 

[CodeRedR51]

This is what the exhaust looks like on the Flyin' Miata V8 ND. True dual, front to back.

 

[Darla Starch]

This is what the exhaust looks like on the Flyin' Miata V8 ND. True dual, front to back.

This makes me tingly.

 

[Blackbird.]

This is what the exhaust looks like on the Flyin' Miata V8 ND. True dual, front to back.

Maybe should do this.

 

[Blackbird.]

Not to be "that guy" on the RF. But I think it looks great except for the absence of a window flowing with the rear lines. I understand why it's not there but for me it seems as though something is lacking. It's subjective though.

Clearly i'm biased with my convertible.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Red top looks good.

 

[Blackbird.]

There are not that many differences between the Miata and the Fiata.

Late response on this but.

Lamborghini

Audi

You get a nice Lambo badge for $150-250,000 more.

 

[homeforsummer]

You get a nice Lambo badge for $150-250,000 more.

Similarly, the key for a Nissan Micra and a Nissan GT-R is basically identical. Think I've driven a few quite expensive cars before that share their keys with something much less exotic!

 

[AudiMan2011]

NE Miata could get carbon fibre in it's construction and smaller engines. Don't expect it before 2021 though.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-mazda-mx-5-will-be-lighter-and-more-efficient-ever

 

[Blackbird.]

 

[homeforsummer]

NE Miata could get carbon fibre in it's construction and smaller engines. Don't expect it before 2021 though.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-mazda-mx-5-will-be-lighter-and-more-efficient-ever

Massive levels of speculation (Yamamoto isn't even referencing the next-gen in that fourth paragraph and a three-cylinder unit is a complete guess) and a healthy dose of the bleeding obvious (Mazda will continue to make MX-5s lighter? Well I never!)

2021 seems optimistic too. The last generation of Miata lasted around ten years, and when I spoke to Yamamoto in New York he said the current car would be no different:

The MX-5 has a long life cycle compared to other cars. The first generation was eight years, the second generation also eight years, and ten years for the third. The fourth generation is not going to be an exception

...so I'd be surprised if the next-gen appears before 2024 or so.

Conclusion: Wouldn't get too excited just yet.

 

[VXR]

If they go the turbo triple route, it'd be nice to see the 1.5 stay as a stripper model, on steelies.

 

[Keef]

This is what the exhaust looks like on the Flyin' Miata V8 ND. True dual, front to back.

Is this center-exit diffuser a thing or is that a custom piece too? Seems like a lot of Solidworks work for a part that will only sell for V8 conversions.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Flyin' Miata has received their Fiat Spider, and with it have launched "Flyin' Spider" to go along with it.

https://www.facebook.com/flyinspider/

 

[homeforsummer]

Flyin' Spider has a good ring to it, but it does seem like a missed opportunity to have Flyin' Fiata.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Inb4 V8 swap...

 

[CodeRedR51]

Inb4 V8 swap...

Considering the turbo engine in this thing, I think that is their first plan of attack trying to get as much out of the 4-cylinder as they can.

 

[05XR8]

Inb4 V8 swap...

Which V8? A Ferrari V8?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Which V8? A Ferrari V8?

Normally I'd be down for that, but not in a Miata/Fiata...

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Normally I'd be down for that, but not in a Miata/Fiata...

Indeed, Miata/Fiata calls for Coyote V8.

 

[05XR8]

Since Mazda have broken ties with Ford(No more Ranger based BT-50 and Ford engined CX-9), I'd like to see them grab that CX-9 2.5. It'll happen soon enough.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Mazda (via Dave Coleman) brought an MX-5 RF to the Flyin' Miata summer camp (basically an open house thing) this weekend. Pics in spoiler tags because huge for better loading.

Spoiler

 

[CodeRedR51]

Next day addition:

• 2016 Miata GT: 2328 lbs, 52.1% front
• 2016 Miata Club: 2313 lbs, 52.3% front
• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica: 2412 lbs, 54% front
• 2017 RF Miata GT: 2421 lbs, 50.8% front

And:

 

[AudiMan2011]

The Abarth 124 was present at Ignition.


I've actually come around to the looks of it, especially in Abarth form and would prefer one of an ND after sitting in it and looking around the car in VR.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Next day addition:

• 2016 Miata GT: 2328 lbs, 52.1% front
• 2016 Miata Club: 2313 lbs, 52.3% front
• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica: 2412 lbs, 54% front
• 2017 RF Miata GT: 2421 lbs, 50.8% front

Was the RF Miatas weight distribution checked with roof up and down?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Was the RF Miatas weight distribution checked with roof up and down?

I'll assume with the top up only, but I can ask.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...a-sales-growth-stops-fiat-124-spider-arrives/

When the Fiata went on sale, the Miata's sales growth stopped.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[VXR]

It really has grown on me, considering I thought it was bland at launch.