Mazda MX-5 Celebrates 20 Years Topless
20 years, 860,000 units sold in over 60 countries – Mazda’s MX-5 is easily the most popular two-seat sports car ever. The Japanese car company showed off a new MX-5 Superlight Concept at Germany’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show – though it frighteningly looks similar to the car James Dean lost his life in (too soon?). Miata’s / MX-5 Superlight is a “pure show car” so don’t expect to see any rolling into a Mazda dealer anytime soon.
There wasn’t any word on an engine the Supersport concept will carry. Many speculate that either a 1.8-liter or the 2.0 with good power to C02 emissions ratios. Check out more in Mazda’s official press release below.
Mazda ‘MX-5 Superlight version’ Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Japan-The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009.
After 20 years of global success, the Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster with an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Frankfurt, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that Mazda is famous for to a new level, improving driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions. This is combined with a radical exterior design requiring no windshield, and sporty chassis settings for pure roadster driving fun.
The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight version will be unveiled at Mazda’s press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, on September15 at 12:45 local time.
* Officially titled the 63rd Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA); press days are Septemeber 15 and 16, and the public days are Septemeber 17 through 27.
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