Anniversary Edition MX-5 Debuts At New York Show

AS part of the quarter century milestone celebrations focused on its iconic MX-5 roadster, Mazda has revealed a special edition to mark the car’s 25th anniversary.

Taking pride of place on the firm’s stand at the New York International Auto Show along with a collection of heritage cars, the special edition model is based on the 2.0-litre 160 horsepower Roadster Coupe with the retractable hardtop. It’s available exclusively in metallic red and boasts a number of exclusive trim and colour additions.

The car’s appearance coincides with Mazda’s decision to reveal a little more about the current model’s eagerly awaited successor.

In an unusual move the new car’s engine and chassis will be exhibited together, giving an insight into its front engine and rear-wheel drive configuration.

Mazda claims the next MX-5 will feature the most compact configuration of any generation of the roadster, as the engine will be located closer to the vehicle’s centre in a bid to further lower its centre of gravity.

Along with a greater focus on body rigidity and crashworthiness, Mazda’s engineers have also reduced the car’s weight by more than 100kg.

By Press Association reporters