Coming out of the Paris motor show is the latest Mazda MX-5 2009 model. Coming a long way from the soft-top popup lights, the new MX-5 shares many similarities with it’s predecessors. The biggest change Mazda brought along with the previous generation of the MX-5 was the hardtop convertible feature. Although the hardtop added much weight to the track-ready go-kart, it was accepted across the board without much opposition.The little bugger is available in either the soft-top or Origami hard-top model. There are various differences between the two, such as chrome outlining around the mesh grill, enhanced headlamps, etc for the hardtop model.
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Mazda’s focus has always been on balance rather than strictly power. That’s why they’ve succesfully maintained the MX-5 as a fun all-around (track) buggy. The latest model bolsters a 500 RPM increase to a redline of 7500 RPM, extracting every last horse out of the engine. Mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, the MX-5 is sure to keep you taking the corners with fullspeed.
