liner33 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Looks rather tasty i think http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-5/65579/mazda-mx-5-2015-revealed-official-pics-and-all-the-info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I agree, that does look very nice. The rear has a hint of F-Type about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Pricey but it does look nice and it looks lower than the MK3 NC but we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm not so keen on the rear but the rest looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Looking good, Z4 was the first thing i saw just for a second. I wish they would give it a bit more power, maybe 200hp or so. Most of the best hot hatches are pushing close to 300 nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 The original MX5 was designed low powered, (not underpowered), so that insurance would not be a hindrance to ownership, enabling more people to buy one. Nearly a million sales later, can't say they were wrong! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Looking good, Z4 was the first thing i saw just for a second. I wish they would give it a bit more power, maybe 200hp or so. Most of the best hot hatches are pushing close to 300 nowadays. 165hp in a car weighing 1000kgs won't be any slouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I have to agree...... I think looks and handling have been the 5's key points of sale over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 The more I look at it the more I think it's a really good looking car - not something I've said of previous models. I do think they could have raised the power slightly, something between 180 and 200bhp would have been a better figure to give it a 0-60 in the sixes. I do think the GT86/BRZ is struggling because of its power deficit. Plus the MX-5 chassis can probably handle it quite easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I think that insurance barrier is the issue once again, bloody shame really because more grunt in my opinion would be more attractive for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I think that insurance barrier is the issue once again, bloody shame really because more grunt in my opinion would be more attractive for many. You've obviously had more exposure to the MX-5 community but is it generally quite a young owner base? That's not the impression I've had, most seem to be 25+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 MK1 and 2 tend to be within the young modified community, the MK3 3.5 tend to be older and enjoy the new born comfort of the version so there's a definite split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 MK1 and 2 tend to be within the young modified community, the MK3 3.5 tend to be older and enjoy the new born comfort of the version so there's a definite split. That's what I thought, would Mazda be that concerned about insurance groups for people buying these cars used several years down the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I bet it will hit 60 in the sixes , it will be traction limited not power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Okay all good points. Perhaps 200hp was a bit greedy, 180 has got to be reasonable like parthiban said. As long as they don't add a diesel option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Power doesnt matter when its that light imo The GT86 hits 60 in 7.0 and is around 180hp (real figures not published) and its 20% heavier than the MX If the MX has 165hp I reckon 6.5-6.6 real world with decent tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I bet it will hit 60 in the sixes , it will be traction limited not power If it can hit 60 in the low to mid sixes then that's enough power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Don't foprget the tuning market around the MX5. Once they are out of warranty there will be options on additional power I'm sure. (Depending on the engine, the original Mk1 engine came from a car that was turbo'd, so all the internals could take a turbo/supercharger for easy upgrades.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 The Cosworth on the MK3 had some big issues though if i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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