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New Miata spotted.....
« on: December 26, 2018, 11:32:04 AM »
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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2018, 12:21:11 PM »
You sure that is not the Fiat version  ;)
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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2018, 12:30:16 PM »
^^^^^ looks like that to me too
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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2018, 01:40:23 PM »
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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #4 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 ...

 
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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: New Miata spotted.....
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2018, 02:50:21 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.

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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

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