Making its public debut at this 12 months’s Tokyo Auto Salon are Mazda’s first Spirit Racing fashions primarily based on the MX-5. Formally known as the Spirit Racing Roadster 12R and Spirit Racing Roadster, each include a sequence of efficiency upgrades, though the previous is a bit more particular as it’s restricted to simply 200 models and receives an influence bump.
Primarily based on the tender prime model of the MX-5, the Spirit Racing Roadsters are powered by a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine. That is already a giant deal, because the soft-top MX-5 in Japan is barely provided with a 1.5 litre NA inline-four unit making 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 152 Nm of torque. The two.0 litre engine is reserved for the MX-5 RF (often known as the Roadster RF there), which brings with it 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 205 Nm.
The two.0 litre engine’s output figures are for the common Spirit Racing Roadster, whereas the 12R model will get a brand new cylinder head, exhaust system, pistons, camshafts and revised cooling system for 200 PS (197 hp or 147 kW) and an undisclosed quantity of torque. Energy goes to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed guide transmission.
Different issues particular to the 12R embrace Recaro sport seats with four-point racing harnesses, however past that, the Spirit Racing Roadsters come customary with Brembo brakes that includes red-painted calipers and four-piston models on the entrance, Bilstein peak adjustable dampers and a set of cast Rays TE37 wheels paired with Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 tyres.
By way of styling, there’s an aerodynamic bundle developed primarily based on data gained from the model’s participation within the Tremendous Taikyu endurance race sequence. Parts embrace a entrance spoiler lip, aspect skirts, a rear diffuser and a boot lid spoiler. The 12R model is obtainable with an Aero Grey paint job, particular decals and a black-painted tower bar. Inside, you’ll discover a beneficiant quantity of Alcantara on the steering wheel (with a 12 o’clock marker), dashboard, centre console and kit knob.
Along with the vehicles, Mazda can be launching a spread of Spirit Racing components which embrace a sports activities muffler, strengthened bushings and shorter bump stops and slotted brake rotors paired with sports activities pads. This stuff, together with four-point harnesses and Advan Neova AD09 tyres, are additionally accessible for buy by current house owners.
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