Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is giving a sneak peak of the new 2016 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) concept cars. The MX-5 Miata Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro match the style and speech of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup race car. Both models stay true to Mazda’s notoriously lightweight sports car with intricate detail.
Mazda first introduced the MX-5 Speedster during the 2015 SEMA show, bringing a newfound meaning to its already lightweight capacity. The model now under 2,000 lbs., taking off a little more than 100 lbs. from last year’s model. The MX-5 Speedster Evolution is said to be 350 lbs. lighter than a stock MX-5 soft top.
Mazda has also decided to present the MX-5 RF Kuro concept modeled after the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback, which is said to be available to the public in early 2017. “Kuro—deriving from Japanese translation meaning “charcoal”—features a semi-matte metallic concept color. The MX-5 RF Kuro drives on 17x7.5 inch RAYS forged wheels and 215/45R17 BFGoodrich Rival G-Force tires with an adjustable suspension.
Both models originated from Mazda Design Americas as a means to replicate the true “Mazda Premium” experience and pay tribute to Mazda’s performance heritage.
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