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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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!
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.
I think those body panels are just tacked on to cover the real ND miata inside, check out the front bumper, it barely fits
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
If the hoods gonna be that long they'd better stuff a V8 under it.
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.
95 in pieces, but good pieces.
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They need to stop teasing us and bring the damn car out already!
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.
It's actually supposed to be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. That is where the original Miata was revealed.
Well disregard as it has already passed. I thought I just read that. Let me look...
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.
2015 Chicago Auto Show reveal. :'(
http://www.examiner.com/article/mazd...cago-auto-show