Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Mazda Builds Supercharged MX-5 Miata for Leipzig Show in Germany

This is still one of my favorite cars ever. It's light, simple, reliable, and downright entertaining to drive. 

Mazda Miata Roadster Yusho Concept

Here's something you don't see every day: A supercharged MX-5 Miata project car at a German auto show. Mazda is calling the one-off Miata the Yusho, which is Japanese for "victory." Victory is right, as this powerful MX-5 likely could win a stoplight battle or two.  It is built mostly from readily available parts, and was debuted at the Leipzig auto show in Germany. The supercharger kit comes from American Miata-tuner Flyin' Miata, and ups the MX-5's output from 167 hp to 237; torque increases from 140 lb-ft to 202. Besides the blower, the 2.0-liter four also gets a modified ECU, new injectors, and Cosworth pistons and connecting rods. The Yusho's go is further aided by a sport exhaust system, a beefier clutch, and a shorter final-drive ratio.

Read full story »

No comments: