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Mazda reveals 25th anniversary edition MX-5 Miata alongside next-gen chassis
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Mazda
Ford may be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mustang this week, but it's not the only automaker with a sports car icon to fete at this year's New York Auto Show. Mazda is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the MX-5 Miata with an array of 15 classic models. It's also showing off the chassis for the next MX-5, and unveiling a special 25th Anniversary Edition.
The special edition is based on the retractable hardtop model with either manual or automatic transmission, Bilstein shocks, a metallic red paint job with contrasting black roof and an off-white leather interior. Naturally, special badging can be found inside and out to set it apart from the record 940,000 other MX-5s sold to date, and just 100 examples will find their way to US buyers.
Along with the two-tone special, Mazda is also showing off the new Skyactiv chassis and engine that'll underpin and power the upcoming next-generation MX-5 (as well as an as-yet-to-be-determined Fiat Group roadster if the two parties can work out their differences). With a lower center of gravity that's also closer to the middle of the car, the new chassis promises even better balance and a good couple hundred pounds of weight savings over the outgoing model. Check it all out in the press releases below.Continue reading Mazda reveals 25th anniversary edition MX-5 Miata alongside next-gen chassis
Mazda reveals 25th anniversary edition MX-5 Miata alongside next-gen chassis originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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