The developers of the automobile giant Mazda Motor Corporation prepares to release a new generation car.
The debut of the fourth generation of the Roadster Mazda MX-5 Miata two years ago, and was now declared the release of a new modification, which will have a lightweight body, and will be a unit with a smaller volume.
Version of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was released in 2014 with the same dimensions as the original model of sports vehicles 1989 model year. But it is worth noting that the modern version has a more heavy body, and also inside the cabin there are new safety technologies for the driver and passengers. However, the current Roadster will correct the shortcomings of its predecessor and will weigh much less.
The head of the development project Miata drew attention to the fact that of reducing weight, the engineers managed to achieve thanks to the use of carbon fiber. The car will retain its former size.
Previously, developers had never used this material, using their cars only high-strength steel and aluminum. Due to the fact that the motor will have less space under the hood will also be weak engine.
If the current European version is equipped with a unit at 155 horsepower, the new engine will reduce the capacity to approximately 130, which is used in the American version.
