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Originally Posted by fitftw
I wonder if people who are thinking about buying an 86/BRZ are cross-shopping with a Miata. I doubt it.
The next-gen 2013 or 2014 Miata will weigh less than 1 ton (2,205lbs) and probably have the 2.0L Sky-Activ engine from the new Mazda 3 which puts out 155hp in that car. They are hoping to set a new benchmark for power/weight. I can't wait for that. First-gen Miatas weigh 2,200-2,300lbs.
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I strongly doubt this.
In order to make it that light, they'd have to build it out of fairly exotic and expensive materials.
The only way I can see such a weight as being a possibility in today's world is if Mazda somehow offered it up as a kit -- but that is so outlandish I don't think it is realistic.
Either way, it will end up being as (if not more -- probably more) expensive that the BRZ/86.
As a side note, the SkyActiv engine in a car that light would be an awesome DD. 50 MPG, at least.