miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#22
The BRZ electric steering is quite nice in my not so expert opinion, so I'm cool with that. Especially the simplicity of it.
If its under 2000lbs new, can be modded without a high priest and a quantum computer, and costs under 30K, I might just buy one and skip modding the 95.
I highly doubt it will be below 2000 LBs. I bet they got units mixed up and meant that some versions (probably a special package intended for SCCA or Spec Miata type stuff) will be below 1000KGs. I have no trouble believing that. But under 2000LBs with modern safety requirements and the ginormous wheel and tire packages requires some pretty big $$ by Miata standards. And hey, maybe they want to take some space from the vacuum left by the Elise in the 50Kish zone. Would not be the first time a Japanese sports car has moved way upmarket.
They know it needs a minimum of 200HP though. Mostly because the BRZ exists and base model Mustangs don't really suck anymore. So hopefully/probably it revs to 7500 or so with a 2L and does not run out of breath.
If its under 2000lbs new, can be modded without a high priest and a quantum computer, and costs under 30K, I might just buy one and skip modding the 95.
I highly doubt it will be below 2000 LBs. I bet they got units mixed up and meant that some versions (probably a special package intended for SCCA or Spec Miata type stuff) will be below 1000KGs. I have no trouble believing that. But under 2000LBs with modern safety requirements and the ginormous wheel and tire packages requires some pretty big $$ by Miata standards. And hey, maybe they want to take some space from the vacuum left by the Elise in the 50Kish zone. Would not be the first time a Japanese sports car has moved way upmarket.
They know it needs a minimum of 200HP though. Mostly because the BRZ exists and base model Mustangs don't really suck anymore. So hopefully/probably it revs to 7500 or so with a 2L and does not run out of breath.
#30
I expect a much less restrictive design, thanks to the longitudinal mounting, for the miata. Not sure if the short tubes shown on the chassis actually represent anything from the final car.
With the ND weighing around 2300lbs, they need 167hp to match the BRZ. The extra compression, direct injection and dual VVT on the 2.0L will get it past that; hell, the 2.0L MZR is already there.
The crank is already forged in the 2.0L SA engine; I hope they raise the rev limit past 6800 for the ND.
#33
I have to admit, the way the rollerskate looks like the younger sister of the NA/NB makes me a little chubby.
I think they would generate a lot more interest if they offered a fastback option. But they won't because then it would be competing with the RX8 which would be unacceptable in Japan. (They'd be better off just killing the RX8.)
I think they would generate a lot more interest if they offered a fastback option. But they won't because then it would be competing with the RX8 which would be unacceptable in Japan. (They'd be better off just killing the RX8.)
#39
I don't like the way they feel, drive or look. Ride motions feel weird, bounce frequencies and roll center axis feel out of sync with wheelbase. That might stem from geometry optimized for a 500lb heavier RX8 with a 15" longer wheelbase, dunno. Can't feel the rear contact patches as distinctly as the NA/NB. My Z06 feels more like a big NA to me than NC. NC is good and also quick, just not my cup of tea.
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#40
It might look odd with the curlicues it makes, but that header works really well.