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    another 2015 ND Miata Spy Shot Track Testing

    Here is another track testing photo, you can see they have gone back to the 4-lug wheels, and notice a longer front end. There is a lot of NC cover up panels hiding whatever is under their.





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    That is a lot of body roll!

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    Is that Nόrburgring? If so, that might explain the body roll... like if they are at a high rate of speed through the turn. I agree though, I thought the rear camber was way off.

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    I think those body panels are just tacked on to cover the real ND miata inside, check out the front bumper, it barely fits

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    Quote Originally Posted by WASABI View Post
    Is that Nόrburgring? If so, that might explain the body roll... like if they are at a high rate of speed through the turn. I agree though, I thought the rear camber was way off.

    As Mazda celebrates 25 years of the venerable MX-5 (Miata), some details have surfaced regarding its next-generation sports car.

    The fourth-generation ND chassis code, as it's referred to by enthusiasts, will feature a variation of the well received Kodo styling theme. The striking "soul of motion" design language has propagated throughout the Mazda lineup in recent years, beautifying the CX-5, Mazda3 and Mazda6.

    However, the MX-5 will break the chain by eschewing the five-sided Kodo grille for an oval opening reminiscent of the 1989 Miata. The rest of the design will still be Kodo-fied while retaining the instantly recognizable profile that the roadster has maintained over the last quarter century.

    The engine is expected to be a tuned, naturally aspirated version of the Mazda3's SkyActiv 1.5. A test mule disguised as a current MX-5 has been spotted at the Nurburgring, and it has been noted that the hood is a bit longer than the outgoing design. Though that's a decrease in displacement, the ND's weight is expected to drop down to around 2,094 lbs, a 400-plus pound diet compared to the current MX-5.

    As previously reported, the ND platform will also underpin a new Alfa Romeo roadster, but the Italian company will develop its own 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. Both will be built in Mazda's home city of Hiroshima, but will have only 40 percent of their parts in common. The MX-5 is slated to go on sale in 2015.

    Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-gen...#ixzz2tncCP3sG

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    If the hoods gonna be that long they'd better stuff a V8 under it.

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    I am not so sure I would be happy with such a small engine. I would rather have a larger detuned engine that has serious potential once it is uncorked.
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    They need to stop teasing us and bring the damn car out already!

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    Damn teasers, just show us the ND already.
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    This could be a good sign indicating an April unveil at NYC. (fingers crossed)
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    I doubt it! They seem to be taking their sweet old time with the ND.

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    It's actually supposed to be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. That is where the original Miata was revealed.

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    Well disregard as it has already passed. I thought I just read that. Let me look...

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    I really thought they were going to release it at Chicago, but now I have read it may not be released until early next year? Wow.

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    2015 Chicago Auto Show reveal. :'(
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