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09-15-2009, 02:11 PM
Filed under: Concept Cars (http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/), Frankfurt Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/), Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/), Mazda (http://www.autoblog.com/category/mazda/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/03-mazda-superlight-live_opt.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/)
Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you're one of the many enthusiasts out there oohing and ahhing over the pair of pre-production Mini concepts (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/15/frankfurt-2009-mini-coupe-and-roadster-concepts/) that debuted in Frankfurt today, know that the BMW division isn't the only one here with a tempting speedster on display. Amidst all the exciting and pivotal new vehicle debuts at the show, Mazda took the wraps off the MX-5 Superlight Version (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/mazda-mx-5-superlight-leaked-ahead-of-frankfurt/).
Unfortunately it's just a show car, and it's not the first time Mazda's toyed with the idea (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-20-years-of-the-mazda-miata-mx-5/) (and us in the process), but the Superlight goes to show what an inventive mind and a skilled hand or two can do with the iconic Mazda roadster. Characterized by its windshield-less shape, the Superlight also features an exquisitely crafted cockpit of brushed aluminum and saddle brown leather, aluminum and carbon-fiber rolls hoops with integrated brake LEDs, an aluminum rearview mirror mounted on the hood, a wider track, dropped suspension and upgraded brakes.
While the engine essentially carries over from the stock 1.8-liter, 126hp four, the Mazdaspeed intake and exhaust, coupled with the reduced 2,194-pound curb weight, bring the 0-60 run down to 8.9 seconds. Which may not sound like breakneck acceleration, but with the wind rushing at your face, we're guessing this junior Veritas (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/veritas+rs3/) is a real thrill ride. Check it out in the gallery below.
Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Mazda MX-5 Superlight (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)
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Frankfurt 2009: Mazda MX-5 Superlight makes us wonder how we'd spend our other two wishes (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/15/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight-makes-us-wonder-how-wed-s/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you're one of the many enthusiasts out there oohing and ahhing over the pair of pre-production Mini concepts (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/15/frankfurt-2009-mini-coupe-and-roadster-concepts/) that debuted in Frankfurt today, know that the BMW division isn't the only one here with a tempting speedster on display. Amidst all the exciting and pivotal new vehicle debuts at the show, Mazda took the wraps off the MX-5 Superlight Version (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/mazda-mx-5-superlight-leaked-ahead-of-frankfurt/).
Unfortunately it's just a show car, and it's not the first time Mazda's toyed with the idea (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-20-years-of-the-mazda-miata-mx-5/) (and us in the process), but the Superlight goes to show what an inventive mind and a skilled hand or two can do with the iconic Mazda roadster. Characterized by its windshield-less shape, the Superlight also features an exquisitely crafted cockpit of brushed aluminum and saddle brown leather, aluminum and carbon-fiber rolls hoops with integrated brake LEDs, an aluminum rearview mirror mounted on the hood, a wider track, dropped suspension and upgraded brakes.
While the engine essentially carries over from the stock 1.8-liter, 126hp four, the Mazdaspeed intake and exhaust, coupled with the reduced 2,194-pound curb weight, bring the 0-60 run down to 8.9 seconds. Which may not sound like breakneck acceleration, but with the wind rushing at your face, we're guessing this junior Veritas (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/veritas+rs3/) is a real thrill ride. Check it out in the gallery below.
Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Mazda MX-5 Superlight (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/01-mazda-superlight-live_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/02-mazda-superlight-live_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/03-mazda-superlight-live_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/04-mazda-superlight-live_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/05-mazda-superlight-live_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-mazda-mx-5-superlight/low/)
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