This Hill Climb-Spec Mazda MX-5's 9000rpm Redline Is A Treat For The Ears

There's a simple joy to be had in watching and listening to this plucky Miata tear up a Swiss hill climb
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Last weekend, I found myself waxing lyrical about the ND Mazda MX-5 and its updated 2.0-litre engine. 7500rpm from a reworked N/A engine is a rare treat in the current car market, making ringing the Mazda’s neck a wonderful experience.

So, while we have revvy Miatas on the brain, how about this hill climb special? The NB is packing a 2.0-litre engine that kicks out around 220bhp and revs to 9000rpm, and it sounds gloriously gnarly as it’s cranked around to that figure.

As a bonus, the car is decked out in the classic ‘Renown’ livery once worn by Mazda’s 787B prototype racer. What a cool little car this MX-5 is!

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Burnout🔰(Rotary Fighter)(SaveCT)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Looks like a tiny 787B to me

10/14/2018 - 10:13 |
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GhostHUN

Am I the only one who thinks that the NB MX-5 looks like a mini Dodge Viper?

10/14/2018 - 08:52 |
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Noah Thorley Images

In reply to by GhostHUN

Nope

10/14/2018 - 10:11 |
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Cannot unsee

10/15/2018 - 04:37 |
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Anonymous

Hey can someone explain those red tyre marks? around 0:35 secs and after

10/14/2018 - 13:52 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

probably colored tires that locked up during braking, is my bet

10/14/2018 - 14:23 |
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Anonymous

Now that’s a manly miata :)

10/14/2018 - 16:40 |
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Luis Angel

That livery tho! Paying homage to the legends.

10/16/2018 - 04:11 |
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David.Purkis

That sounds insane! I’m guessing it’s a K20 😎

10/16/2018 - 09:24 |
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7367Network

Sounds like a Honda

10/24/2018 - 08:45 |
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