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Old September 12th, 2009, 8:40 AM   #1
 
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So Mazda decided to blow our minds by transforming the fun Mazda Miata into an awesome, purpose-built, speedster in the form of the MX-5 Superlight Concept. It'll debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and when it does, it'll show off one of the purest interpretations of the car in the nameplate's history. What takes the Superlight from "pretty neat" to "spectacularly unbelievable" is the detailing. Instead of just taking bits off, it's what Mazda added in terms of attention to detail which makes it so cool. The roll hoops have integrated high mount brake lights. The carbon fiber dash elements hold real toggle switches — even the shift knob's been sliced down to reduce weight but boasts better styling. Forget the other supercars debuting at Frankfurt, we want the Miata. Be sure to check out the massive 54 image gallery and until we get complete details, satisfy yourself with the bare specs:

Technical Specifications

* Body Type : Roadster Monocoque
* Seating capacity: 2
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External Dimensions
o Overall length: 4,020 mm
o Overall width: 1,720 mm
o Overall height (unloaded): 1,110 mm
o Wheelbase: 2,330 mm
o Track (front/rear): 1,540/1,545 mm
o Ground clearance: 106 mm
* Engine: MZR 1.8-litre petrol
* Max. power: 126 PS (93 kW) at 6,500 rpm
* Max. torque: 167 Nm at 4,500 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual
* Front/rear suspension: Double wishbone/Multi-link
* Damper (front/rear): Bilstein® monotube
* Tyre size: 205/45 R17
* Brake type (front/rear): Ventilated discs/Solid discs
* Brake diameter (front/rear): 300/280 mm
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8,9 s
* Fuel consumption (combined): 6,3 l/100km
* CO2 emissions (combined): 150 g/km
* Min. kerb weight (without driver): 995 kg
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How can it weigh almost 1000kg, my car weighs 150kg less than that with decadent features like aircon, cd player, windows, a roof...
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How can it weigh almost 1000kg, my car weighs 150kg less than that with decadent features like aircon, cd player, windows, a roof...

The Smart is a fair bit smaller and was designed with lightness in mind - the plastic body panels, the Tridion cell - so it's still light, even with the extras. You should know that. images/smilies/tongue.gif
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This is true, but the "superlight" version is only 100kg lighter than the original, so less than 10% weight saving. I suppose "MX5 ModeratelyLighter" wouldn't have the same ring.
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Apparently the 1.8 sold in Europe makes 94 kW. So it has 1 kW less and is 0,5 seconds faster at 0-100 km/h than the regular MX5.

I like the concept of making things light. But to do it well you need to build it light, not just remove bits. It could do with some more power too, but I guess the Japanese are not in to that sort of crazy madness.

But I got to say that is one very happy car.
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I guess it's a bit of a nudist, seeing how much it apparently enjoys going around topless in public...
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Apparently the 1.8 sold in Europe makes 94 kW. So it has 1 kW less and is 0,5 seconds faster at 0-100 km/h than the regular MX5.

I like the concept of making things light. But to do it well you need to build it light, not just remove bits. It could do with some more power too, but I guess the Japanese are not in to that sort of crazy madness.

But I got to say that is one very happy car.
The only engine available in the US is the 2.0L has 160 or 170hp, that's where the confusion came from.
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