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Mazda 5 Miata
Despite internet rumors,
the 3rd generation shares no structural components
with the RX-8. The frame was developed specifically
for the new MX-5 only. Suspension has been
changed from a 4-wheel double-wishbone setup
to a front wishbone rear multilink setup and
technologies like traction control and stability
control have been added to increase drivability.
The styling harkens
back to the original design while adopting
a clean, more muscular profile reminiscent
of the Audi TT. Some design elements have
been adopted to reinforce the family relationship
with the RX-8. Unlike the NA to NB update,
which was mostly a nose/tail/interior change,
there are substantial differences in every
body panel, so current accessories will not
work with the new design.
A
Car and Driver test revealed a 0-60 mph
(97 km/h) time of 6.5 seconds for the NC.
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