With a history that began in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 is one of the best-sold convertibles on the market. In its 21 years of history, the MX-5 saw three different generations, numerous design updates, and even more engine changes. However, the most impressive update has been announced for the fourth generation that is set to debut on September 3rd, 2014.
The Mazda MX-5 will remain a rear-wheel drive compact sports coupe with exterior design inspired by the Shinari Concept unveiled earlier this year. With the new generation, Mazda will focus on reducing the total weight to less than 1,000 kilos.
At the launch of the Shinari concept, Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corp.’s design division said: "this design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements." Guess the MX-5 will be among the first to adopt Mazda’s new "Kodo - Soul of Motion" design language.
Updated 01/30/2015: Mazda unveiled tons of new high res images and new driving footage for its brand new MX-5. Also, the company confirmed that on the Japanese market the MX-5 will deliver a total of 129 horsepower and 110 pound-feet of torque. On top of these official confirmations is a possible leak from the Chicago Auto Show’s Website that lists the U.S.-spec MX-5’s output at 155 horsepower — the leak has since been taken down. Mazda has since said that number is not accurate and it does not know where that number came from (AutoBlog).
Hit the jump to read more about the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 .
Mazda MX-5 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 January 2015 15:00 EST.
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