[PrancingHorse]

....but every bit as fast, faster than most even and total sleeper.

Mazda Miata:

The grunt (some changes since this pic):

 

[zwoemba]

Is that what they call in Europe an MX-5 ?

Nice car btw :wink:

 

[PrancingHorse]

Yes. Its called both in the US.

 

[zwoemba]

What is Miata then?

 

[PrancingHorse]

The same car. Its called the MX-5 Miata. For short people just call it the Miata.

 

[Dj Dirk]

those are so much fun to drive, one of my uncle's had one
i did get too play with it a few times before he sold the car

those rims do look pretty good under that car

 

[Stradale]

You turbo-ed it? Must be a rocket!

 

[PrancingHorse]

Yes it is turbo. The power to weight ratio is key. The car has been driven to a 12.7 second 1/4 mile time.

Its fun for sure but sometimes scary due to being so small.

The best part about those wheels were they were super cheap $99 each, have quite a wider offset than factory specs, and are around 13lbs each.

Just thought I'd share my toy. Much cheaper than a Ferrari but not as good looking.

 

[Dj Dirk]

an MX5 isn't THAT small
try driving a Spitfire
now that is low & small
it's possible to touch the ground while driving around in that one and if you pull up next to a truck, THEN you feel really small

 

[Andrew]

How does the car handle? Have you tracked it?

I better get a ride (or drive) the next time I'm home. 8)

 

[PrancingHorse]

It handles like a go-kart. Its plenty small and low to the ground. Maybe not compared to a Spitfire but a Spitfire isn't making 250 wheel horsepower either. I can't get a jack under it so its fairly low.

 

[Stradale]

It handles like a go-kart. Its plenty small and low to the ground. Maybe not compared to a Spitfire but a Spitfire isn't making 250 wheel horsepower either. I can't get a jack under it so its fairly low.

Must be great fun on the track!

 

[gma365]

looks like fun. There is a company in Australia which fits supercharged V8's to these cars. I think the V8 is sourced from lexus. They are very quick