The Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Is A Special Edition Miata With Fancy Rays Wheels

Mazda's succession of special edition MX-5s continues with the newly revealed R-Sport
The Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Is A Special Edition Miata With Fancy Rays Wheels

Throughout its history, the MX-5’s history has spawned myriad special editions. The tradition is still very much alive, too - with the ND Miata having only just been turn into an Anniversary Edition to celebrate Mazda’s 100th birthday, there’s now this ‘R-Sport’.

The Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Is A Special Edition Miata With Fancy Rays Wheels

It uses the 1.5-litre MX-5 Sport as a starting point, giving buyers a modestly-powered 129bhp inline-four petrol engine that drives - of course - the rear wheels. 0-62mph takes 8.3 seconds, and the top speed is 126mph.

The R-Sport’s exterior spec additions comprise Polymetal Grey metallic paint, piano black wing mirrors, a grey folding soft-top and some especially lovely gunmetal grey 16-inch Rays wheels.

The Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Is A Special Edition Miata With Fancy Rays Wheels

Inside there are burgundy Nappa leather seats, and a reasonable standard equipment list including Apple Car Play and Android Auto smart phone connectivity, cruise control, heated seats and climate control.

The Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Is A Special Edition Miata With Fancy Rays Wheels

Production will be limited to 150 units, with deliveries set to commence when social distancing restrictions are sufficiently eased. It’s yours for £27,700.

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Comments

That_1_Guy

it really seems like Mazda cannot be bothered to create something exciting and new for the MX-5, like maybe a turbo or track model so instead they slap on some different wheels and colours and bam special edition

04/27/2020 - 10:52 |
10 | 8

I still think it’s a good thing, limited editions usually sell out, and with greater sales success in the sports car category, Mazda will likely continue to build them

04/27/2020 - 12:00 |
4 | 2

I mean, you can chiptune it to 150HP to have 100HP/L N/A if you want.

04/27/2020 - 12:33 |
2 | 0

Apart from the bbr mk1, its what Mazda have been doing with the mx5 from the start. Its always been a low power sports car. Putting a turbo on takes some of the character from the car.

04/28/2020 - 04:21 |
0 | 0

I mean they did bump the horsepower up like a year ago….

05/06/2020 - 12:23 |
0 | 0
Matthew Henderson

150 only? Damn

04/27/2020 - 16:34 |
0 | 0
Aincraddriver

All hail the Miata

04/27/2020 - 17:08 |
0 | 0