Hi guys, I followed a link to this and thought I'd add my thoughts. There are two turbo MX5's, an SP which has 157kW at 6800 rpm and 289Nm at 4600 rpm with a 6 speed box. It's an Australian only version built under licence by Sydney-based Mazda Motorsport Division. It looks like this.
Then there's the SE which is a factory turbo which has 121kw at 6,000rpm and 206nm at 4,500rpm. and it looks like this.
The easiest difference to note is come standard with gun metal grey 17's. It also has a 6 speed box.
Both of these are very very quick as they have a kerb weight of around 1,100kg, though the SP especially given it's higher power and torque and will do the quarter in low 14's.
As for handling, the SE has Bilstein suspension so it's got a firmer ride and Torsen LSD so closes the margin on real world comparisons. I know of many that tweak the turbo of both cars to get upwards of 170kw out of them so it's understandable it took off so quick.
With some serious work these BP engine can get 400hp which makes for some serious sideways fun.
As for me, I've got a 94 MX5 Clubman with Torsen LSD, Tein Coilovers, CAI, Headers, roll bar and sticky tyres which is a whole bag of fun. Here's a pic of the weekends LVMA day at Mount Cotton which I understand some of your guys went to after we finished. Top day!!!
