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The ND-generation model has gone back to its roots by shaving off as much weight as possible, and with this new 990S special edition for Japan, Mazda is taking a step further. In case you haven't figured out by now, the little sports car tips the scales at a mere 990 kilograms (2,182 pounds). To put that number into perspective, it's only 30 kg (66 lbs) heavier than the original MX-5 NA from 1989.
In an interview with Car Watch, 990S development chief Shigeki Saito said "Horsepower and fun are not proportional, but lightness and fun are proportional. If you increase horsepower, you will inevitably become heavier because you have to strengthen the body, etc. The lighter the car, the more fun it is. If you enjoy driving, I think this roadster is the best right now." - from the Motor1 article
Scheduled to go on sale in Japan Q4 2021. Won't be a limited production run, so hopefully it makes it's way over here at some point.
If you increase horsepower, you will inevitably become heavier because you have to strengthen the body, etc.
Yes and no. Depends on how you strengthen it and what kind of materials you use. Sports cars in the Miata's price-range probably can't afford to use the most expensive materials in the weight-to-strength ratio.
Mazda should do more versions in British Racing Green. While it is not necessarily the best-looking color, it is, IMO, image-wise, probably the best and most fitting color for it. Its Fiat 124 Spyder cousin, in contrast, looks best in white or classic Italian red.
Last edited by mmarshall; Oct 28, 2021 at 08:40 AM.
Mazda MX-5 990S Special Edition
