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Off Topic Area => The Lounge => Topic started by: Bigfoot on December 26, 2018, 11:32:04 AM

Title: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: Bigfoot on December 26, 2018, 11:32:04 AM
WhaaaaAT!
Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: Bill on December 26, 2018, 12:21:11 PM
You sure that is not the Fiat version  ;)
Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: JD on December 26, 2018, 12:30:16 PM
^^^^^ looks like that to me too
Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: Bigfoot on December 26, 2018, 01:40:23 PM
Whaaaaaaat
Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: JD on December 26, 2018, 01:58:41 PM
New Fiat 124 Spider (convertible) based on latest Mazda Miata - this was announced in Sept of 2017 (?) and been available for a few months ...

Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: propayne on December 26, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
If memory serves, the new Fiat based on the Miata was to pay homage to the original Pininfarina designed Spider from the '60s/'70s.

The Fiat version has a different engine from the Mazda and is a little heavier.

I liked the styling.

- Phillip
Title: Re: New Miata spotted.....
Post by: mark p on December 26, 2018, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: propayne on December 26, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
If memory serves, the new Fiat based on the Miata was to pay homage to the original Pininfarina designed Spider from the '60s/'70s.

The Fiat version has a different engine from the Mazda and is a little heavier.

I liked the styling.

- Phillip

Yes, the Fiat has a 1.4L Turbo engine, different styling, and some also specific suspension changes.
Here is a link to Car and Driver's comparison test:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-fiat-124-spider-abarth-vs-2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-club-comparison-test