We Hear: Turbocharged Fourth-Gen Mazda MX-5 Miata Possible - Motor Trend
For starters, Nobuhiro Yamamoto, program manager for the new car, said during the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month there wouldn’t be a turbocharged version of the ND Miata. Meanwhile, Kudo Hidetoshi, Mazda’s global PR boss, said during a Spanish MX-5 press event that, “A turbocharged or MPS variant is one of the options we will definitely consider. ” Where the new Miata will be available with either 1. 5-iiter or 2. 0-liter four-cylinder engines in most global markets, only the 2. 0-liter engine will be offered in the U. S. Still Yamamoto still prefers naturally aspirated engines to forced... If you think about all those elements you may think a turbo is not a good idea. Given the slew of 2 liter 200 hp engines that have existed without forced induction, is say it is possible but noone can argue about the fuel economy of turbocharged engines. Bmw does a great job with engine response in turbo engines. My guess would be that mazda with shoehorn the 2. 5 liter from the mazda 3 that produces 180 hp (not sure about that number correct me if im wrong) and tune it to a bit over 200hp. That would make this car more interesting. Source: wot.motortrend.com
