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    Default Mazda debuts supercharged MX-5 Miata Yusho concept in Leipzig

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    Mazda has unveiled a pair of special MX-5 Miata models just for the 2012 Leipzig Motor Show, including a supercharged version of everyone's favorite roadster. For the latter showcar, dubbed "Yusho," Mazda has turned to our friends at Flyin' Miata for a supercharger kit to boost the machine's grunt to around 241 horsepower. As you may recall, that's the same blower that powered our Targa Newfoundland racer. Mazda also threw in a new engine management system paired with a set of new fuel injectors and a free-flowing exhaust. The powerplant also benefits from beefier Cosworth pistons and connecting rods, while a sport clutch handles dumping all that power onto the six-speed manual gearbox.

    A set of 4.10 gears in the rear differential also helps the Yusho sprint from corner to corner. With a set of Bilstein shocks, Eibach lowering springs and semi-slick Toyo tires, this is likely the most fun you can have with your top down. While the Yusho is merely a concept, Mazda is also debuting a limited-production special edition MX-5 Miata as well.

    At Just 200 units, the Senshu MX-5 Roadster Coupe comes with a retractable hard top, sportline interior and a Bilstein sports suspension. Designers applied a unique racing stripe, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels give the machine a little more menace. Mazda will only produce 200 of the Senshu Miata models, and each one will cost European buyers €1,280 - about $1,600 USD - over the base price. Check out both press releasesfor yourself by scrolling down.Continue reading Mazda debuts supercharged MX-5 Miata Yusho concept in Leipzig
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    They need to make this a constant production version!!!! MX-5 MPS haha.

    177kW @ sub-1200kg! Oh yeah!

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    Awesome!
    One problem.. I dont fit in an MX5 :'(

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    Awesome!
    One problem.. I dont fit in an MX5 :'(
    HAHAHA. sometimes it pays to be a short arse
    Many want Power not many hold it long.........

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    Bring to Australia, sign me up for one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    Awesome!
    One problem.. I dont fit in an MX5 :'(
    Even with the roof off?

    This is going to poleaxe the FT86 unless they bring out a blown version of that =P

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    Quote Originally Posted by bd581 View Post
    Bring to Australia, sign me up for one.
    This prob mazdas way of keeping ahead of the field

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    Oooo, interesting, go like a little rocket. Probably handle all right too

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    That's awesome! Matte white!

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    A normal MX-5 Roadster is 118kW 188Nm @ 1105kg. That's 106.78kW/tonne and 170.13Nm/tonne.

    Lets say the supercharger system and intercooling adds 100kg (it will be less than that but anyway)

    177kW 274Nm @ 1205kg = 146.88kW/tonne and 227.38Nm/tonne

    It'd have some serious go, that's 17kW/tonne more than an MPS3!

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    Hard top plz! would even be more epic in the corners

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    I think I just wee'd myself....Just a little bit

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