Mazda's new MX5 monstrosity, and what I think they should've done

[Busky2k]

To many who question why so many new cars no longer come with a turbo engine in Japan. Simple answer behind that is, manufacturers don't need to spend the extra R&D money on the engine when there are so many tuning shops in Japan who will happily tune an MX-5, 350Z etc.  Manufacturers know owner's/enthusiasts who really wants to tune a beast will be willing to spend the extra after...and would rather take the car to a specialised tuning shop with years of experience.

I thought it was more along the lines of that turbos are very emmision unfriendly.. and that alot of the 'general public' arent a particular fan of em..

[racsov500]

theres a good reason its the best selling sports car ever, even if it is a bit poofy in standard trim. but bullet are doing the right thing, good on em..

[Evo_Lee]

I thought it was more along the lines of that turbos are very emmision unfriendly.. and that alot of the 'general public' arent a particular fan of em..

I thought we already knew that, however if a turbo engine were so important to a manufacturer's specific model line up they wouldn't have given up so easily.

[Dim1]

wrx and evo are still turbo so i dont think its emmisions

[PHATR32]

wrx and evo are still turbo so i dont think its emmisions

its not being turbo thats the problem, its the design of the engine and ecu.

anyways, the mx5 would be mint if it had a famila gtr engine plugged in, they are pretty much the exact same physical size. One of these engines gave me 200hp at all 4 wheels. so in a mx5 it should be sweet!!

steve

[geno8r]

and the people that own it think its a performance car. eg one guy trying to take me on in one LMAO.

But with two fitty rear watt killorizzles your gona laugh at everybody anyway arnt you m8