What kind of suspension does a Mazdaspeed have?
The rear end consists of a Bosch torque-sensing limited-slip differential and the suspension is made up of Bilstein dampers and tauter springs that lower the car by 7 mm or a quarter of an inch. The Mazdaspeed Miata also runs on 17-inch Racing Hart wheels with 205/40 performance tires.
What kind of engine does the Mazdaspeed Miata have?
That changed, Roadshow reports, with the 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. Mazda’s performance division had already boosted the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 sedan and now turned to the roadster. The Mazdaspeed Miata still has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder, but it’s turbocharged, with an air-to-air intercooler, Motor Trend reports.
How much does a Mazdaspeed MX-5 cost?
To make the Mazdaspeed MX-5 a reality, Mazda had to boost power, beef up the mechanicals and stiffen and lower the ride. It could have been yours for $34,395 without A/C at the time. Here are the specs that made it what it is:
What’s the horsepower of a 2004 Mazda NB?
However, even after receiving a mid-generation upgrade, the NB’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder topped out at 152 hp. That changed, Roadshow reports, with the 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. Mazda’s performance division had already boosted the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 sedan and now turned to the roadster.
What kind of suspension does a Mazdaspeed Miata have?
The Mazdaspeed Miata featured a number of other improvements over the non-turbo Miata LS, including Bilstein dampers, shorter and stiffer springs sourced from the previously optional Sport suspension, and 17-inch Racing Hart wheels. It came standard with the LS’s optional six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
What was the price of a Mazdaspeed in 2004?
Despite the bargain-basement price of less than $26,000, few left dealer lots. While all the 2004 models eventually sold, a fire in the production factory late in 2004 sealed the fate of the Mazdaspeed after just more than 1400 units were shipped for the 2005 model year. That means only about 5400 cars were shipped our way.
What are the highs and lows of a Mazdaspeed?
HIGHS: Good power, nimble handling, charming character, fantastic bargain. Mazdaspeed’s Miata is based on the normal model’s LS trim level and is equipped with the optional six-speed transmission.
How does a Mazdaspeed feel on the skidpad?
Although the Mazdaspeed car was pretty loose on the skidpad, where it could be throttled into a rear-wheel slide at any time (aided perhaps by the Bosch torque-sensing limited-slip diff), it felt simply responsive on the road. There, it was quick to heed the wheel and able to change direction nimbly.