Miata MX-5 pushes redline higher for spirited driving
Mazda engineers lift redline to 7200 rpm on the Miata Grand Touring model with manual transmission. A forged steel crank, revised pistons, stiffer valve springs and an oil cooler support peak performance. The test car blends nimble handling with a small interior, compact parking prowess, and a sonic upgrade from a new engine sound enhancer.
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Base Price and Specs
Car feature list shows Mazda MX-5 Miata with a base price of 21750 for SV with manual, 22750 for Sport manual, 25010 for Sport automatic, 25090 for Touring manual, 25390 for Sport manual with power retractable hard top, 26190 for Touring automatic, 26350 for Grand Touring manual. as tested price 29170. Front engine rear drive two seat convertible. 2.0L inline four. 21 city 28 highway mpg. top speed 134 mph. length 157.3 in. wheelbase 91.7 in. curb weight 2447 lb. built in Japan. Options: Premium package 1650, suspension package 500.
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Xtreme Driving to 200 MPH on a Dade Collier Runway
Belgian instructor Didier Theys guides a participant in a Koenigsegg CCX during World Class Driving’s Xtreme Challenge at Dade Collier Airport. Participants pay 1695 for road car sessions or 4995 for the full airfield experience, signing a waiver that notes serious injury or death risks. The two mile strip yields 200 mph attempts in multiple supercars, with speeds reaching 204 mph on a Lamborghini Gallardo and 216 mph in a Koenigsegg before braking.
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