Mazda to debut MX5 Miata GT Concept

[Skunkers]

Does the idea of a Mazda MX-5 Miata with 205 horsepower – a useful bump over the stocker's 167 ponies – sound like a good idea? How about one with an upgraded suspension, carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser and spoiler?

Still not good enough for you? Fine. Throw in a free-flowing exhaust with single center-mounted tailpipe, body-color roll hoops, sticky tires and a pair of Recaro seats. If we're describing the Miata of your dreams, we suggest you tell Mazda how you feel – this exact machine, dubbed the MX-5 Miata GT Concept, will be on display at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will make a run up the hill.

Mazda says it's "seeking customer reaction" to the hotted-up sports car, which it says is inspired by its MX-5 GT race car. Mazda: We speak for all when we say, "If you build it, we will come." Also on display at Goodwood will be the Mazda Takeri Concept and the company's new CX-5 crossover.

Article and pictures

Concept looks a bit gaudy, but I'll take one!!!

[424wrx]

pretty cool looking. a power bump to compete with the brz and frs id say too.

[subyski]

I like it. If this is a special trim to their current MX-5 lineup it might cost north of $27k

[Bryan T]

Originally Posted by subyski

I like it. If this is a special trim to their current MX-5 lineup it might cost north of $27k

I'd be surprised if it was under $32K.

[a2cpc]

Originally Posted by Bryan T

I'd be surprised if it was under $32K.

Edumnds says it will start at $29k+

http://www.edmunds.com/mazda/mx-5-mi...tyle=101422381

[Bryan T]

Originally Posted by a2cpc

Edumnds says it will start at $29k+

http://www.edmunds.com/mazda/mx-5-mi...tyle=101422381

MSRP is $31225, plus $795 destination.

[design1stcode2nd]

Don't waste time and resources and just bring out the next gen Miata already.

[mbs627]

Originally Posted by design1stcode2nd

Don't waste time and resources and just bring out the next gen Miata already.

Nope, gotta turn out a bunch of special editions to complete the proper automotive product life cycle.

[Dex]

Originally Posted by Skunkers

Article and pictures

Concept looks a bit gaudy, but I'll take one!!!

Does the idea of a Mazda MX-5 Miata with 205 horsepower – a useful bump over the stocker's 167 ponies – sound like a good idea? How about one with an upgraded suspension, carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser and spoiler?

Still not good enough for you? Fine. Throw in a free-flowing exhaust with single center-mounted tailpipe, body-color roll hoops, sticky tires and a pair of Recaro seats. If we're describing the Miata of your dreams, we suggest you tell Mazda how you feel – this exact machine, dubbed the MX-5 Miata GT Concept, will be on display at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will make a run up the hill.

Mazda says it's "seeking customer reaction" to the hotted-up sports car, which it says is inspired by its MX-5 GT race car. Mazda: We speak for all when we say, "If you build it, we will come." Also on display at Goodwood will be the Mazda Takeri Concept and the company's new CX-5 crossover.

See for yourself in the image gallery above and the press release below.

Looks fun.

[SCRAPPYDO]

yes, I want it. Build it...

Now

TAKE MY MONEY!

[Otobot]

BRZ, look out!

[WRXHillClimb]

Originally Posted by Otobot

BRZ, look out!

I would say yes, but its probably 7k more, so not really "look out".

[ptclaus98]

I never understood why the Miata(or any roadster for that matter) didn't come with hardtop standard. Makes the car look miles better.

[lil'redwagon]

meh, it just looks like a hardtop on a convertible.

[a2cpc]

Originally Posted by lil'redwagon

meh, it just looks like a hardtop on a convertible.

But it can be a convertible when you want it to be.. A BRZ, not so much.

[a2cpc]

To compete directly with the BRZ, Mazda needs something like this with a working hatch...

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...djl2k8LdoNm_9g

Best pic I could find.

[Calamity Jesus]

Originally Posted by a2cpc

To compete directly with the BRZ, Mazda needs something like this with a working hatch...

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...djl2k8LdoNm_9g

Best pic I could find.

Mazda built 200 of them in 2003.

[a2cpc]

Originally Posted by Calamity Jesus

Mazda built 200 of them in 2003.

Bring it up to the 2012 design and the concept hp and you might have something. 205hp and 50/50 weight distribution. Yea, that would work.

[stewb]

Needs more power. Looks like some ricer's wet dream. Yet another tarted up variant of a car to milk a '90s-throw-back design for more revenue.

[bulldog2277]

^ very nice

[Kostamojen]

Thats not too bad.

[WRXHillClimb]

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Thats not too bad.

I guess if you consider some people are paying 29k for a brz

[mpristave]

looks still like a roadster? Give us a coupe of some kind.

[HipToBeSquare]

Miata-based coupe... powered by your choice of a turbo-Skyactiv engine, or a 16X rotary.

MX5 or RX5.

[gpshumway]

Originally Posted by HipToBeSquare

Miata-based coupe... powered by your choice of a turbo-Skyactiv engine, or a 16X rotary.

MX5 or RX5.

Wow! Where do I sign up for the reincarnated Gen I RX7? Imagine a 2,500# Miata with a 250hp Renesis! It'd be better than an FD3S in most ways. I've been making pointless forum posts to this effect for years. I realize it's got the standard Miata drivetrain, but I had no idea Mazda actually made such an animal. It looks really good. Is that the SEMA show?

I loved my 1999 Miata, but just couldn't stomach the road noise through the soft top. Multi-hour road trips were painful. Same thing keeps me out of an S2k.

Too bad they made so few.