12.14.2009

MIATA MONDAY // POWER TO WEIGHT>POWER+WEIGHT

The beauty of an MX5 is that little needs to be done in order for the owner to have a rather extraordinary automobile. And while power is often absent from the equation, I mean really, aside from turbo charging, only so much power can be derived from their 1.8-liter four, but it is in this absence of power that the beauty of a Miata is most evident.

A low ride height, short wheelbase, wide tires, stiff springs and an exhaust note reminiscent of the Lotus Elan which the MX5 was styled after - what more could a motorsport enthusiast ask for? Simplicity overcomes extravagance. Handling prowess greater than excessive power // [comment]

5 comments:

  1. I totally agree.

    Whose car is that?

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  2. The car pictured has a 1.8 liter motor that makes about 140 bhp. I own one for the very reasons mentioned =P

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  3. Great looking Miata. Nice editorial might I add.

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  4. sooo sick. and classy editorial to match.

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  5. I was the owner of this car at the time of this shoot follow me at tanefilms on Instagram

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