Mazdaspeed MX-5 coming mid-08, Kabura still in the works

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:14 am

Autoblog wrote:What caught our interest was the news of a Mazdaspeed MX-5, which will predictably be packing the turbocharged 2.3-liter liter four-pot that currently resides in the Mazdaspeed3, albeit slightly detuned to efficiently package the radiator and intercooler.

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:18 am

Mazdaspeed MX-5, which will predictably be packing the turbocharged 2.3-liter liter four-pot that currently resides in the Mazdaspeed3, albeit slightly detuned to efficiently package the radiator and intercooler.

the same 2.3 which also resides in the mazdaspeed6!
some mods, a tune, and the mx-5 will be able to launch into the stratosphere. hopefully.

Post by **complacent** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:04 pm

*looks at bank account*

*cries*

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:09 pm

Hard to get a feel for how big it will be.... but it's looking good

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:48 pm

Sabre wrote:Hard to get a feel for how big it will be.... but it's looking good

huh? the 2008 Mazdaspeed MX5 will be the current body style sporting the T-I4 that's in the Mazdaspeed3. unless I'm mistaken.

Post by **complacent** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:55 pm

Mr Kleen wrote:
Sabre wrote:Hard to get a feel for how big it will be.... but it's looking good
huh? the 2008 Mazdaspeed MX5 will be the current body style sporting the T-I4 that's in the Mazdaspeed3. unless I'm mistaken.

that's what i thought... just a beautiful, turbo, miata. ahhh, now that's happy!

Katya4me · Post by **Katya4me** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:45 pm

complacent wrote:
Mr Kleen wrote:
Sabre wrote:Hard to get a feel for how big it will be.... but it's looking good
huh? the 2008 Mazdaspeed MX5 will be the current body style sporting the T-I4 that's in the Mazdaspeed3. unless I'm mistaken.
that's what i thought... just a beautiful, turbo, miata. ahhh, now that's happy!

Yes and since it should be the same engine/turbo combo as the MS3, MS6 and CX-7, it will actually be pretty sweet, as compared to the MSM. And should drop the price of the regular models too.

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:13 pm

That's all well and good but will it have more room for those of us with long legs or will I still be driving with my knees?

Katya4me · Post by **Katya4me** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:23 pm

Libra Monkee wrote:That's all well and good but will it have more room for those of us with long legs or will I still be driving with my knees?

Well, can you fit in the NC aka MX-5?

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:34 pm

with the same HP as the MS3, I would think the MSMX-5 would dust an RX-8. I hope they don't use that as an excuse to seriously de-tune it. or at least don't de-tune it to the point where the "lost" HP can't be found again.

I'm also a bit afraid of the price. the Touring model base is $24k, the Grand Touring is $25,300. how much is the turbo gonna add? hopefully the basis for the MS version is the Touring model. OK, maybe the Touring model + HID headlights.

sorry Chuckles, I fit so I'm diggin it.

Katie, if you hear anything keep me in the loop!