Mazda’s concept car: the MX-5 Superlight

Posted on August 7th, 2009 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Mazda

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The Frankfurt Motor Show will see the new Mazda concept car dubbed the MX-5 Superlight, the car is supposed to be environmentally friendly as well as have increased performance. While Mazda denies that this car will ever be produced – it does not even have windshield – the technology of the car can certainly be used for the Miata, which is the production version of the MX-5.

It is entirely possible that the refreshed 2011 model year MX-5 Miata could get a downsized gas engine, maybe with a turbocharger and direct injection. The Superlight will concentrate on improved fuel efficiency, reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and enhanced driving performance. Though diesel and hybrid engines are possible they may not make it because of their weight.

Press release:

Mazda MX-5 Superlight version Show car to premiere at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

* A superlight concept capturing the essence of Mazda MX-5 makes its world premiere at IAA
* A pure show car taking Mazda’s lightweight technology to a new level
* Improved driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions

A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.

After 20 years of global success, Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster in an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that Mazda is famous for to a new level, which improves driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions. This is combined with a radical exterior design requiring no windshield, and sporty chassis settings for pure roadster driving fun.

The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight version will be unveiled at Mazda’s press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, on 15 September, at 12:45 local time.