The form of man-machine unit.
Light weight and near-perfect
50:50 weight distribution translate
into a low yaw inertia moment—the
key to sharp response to steering
inputs. So Mazda MX-5's muscular
form is trimmed of all excess, yet
careful design and reinforcement
give an ultra-rigid body to enhance
handling. Mounting the engine behind
the front axle for a front-midship
layout, and locating virtually all
the car’s weight between the axles
results in ideal weight distribution
to deliver handling response and
cornering performance that is simply
spectacular. |
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Suspension
designed for total driving pleasure.
Sports-style 4-wheel
double wishbone suspension layout
keeps the tyres virtually
perpendicular to the road throughout
the entire suspension stroke
to deliver superior roadholding
under even the hardest cornering. |
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Ultra-rigid
body adds to the control.
The lightweight aluminium
Power Plant Frame (PPF) runs down
the backbone of the car, locking the
entire powertrain into a single
rigid unit that further enhances the
dazzling handling. |
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Form-fitting bucket seats.
High-backed bucket seats
are deeply-sculpted to hold you
firmly, yet comfortably in place.
This high seat performance matches
the car's handling to realize the
sports care ideal. |
