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Few days ago, we just reported that Mazda has announced a special edition 20th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 for the Japanese market. However, that’s not enough for celebrating 20 years of the successful MX-5/ Miata brand. Thus Mazda decides to reveal the Superlight concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show as part of the celebration.
The MX-5 Superlight was designed by Mazda's in-house team in Germany. Right now we haven’t got many details on the concept. Just as the name suggests, the Superlight Concept will feature the using of a number of weight-saving measures, then get an improvement of driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
Additionally, interior sketches reveal a racing seat, further hinting at the performance potential of the car. Other unique cosmetic and structural changes include the lack of A-pillars, as well as the smooth front and rear decks presumably used to help control airflow around the car.
Under the hood, the concept will likely be used the standard MX-5's range-topping 2.0L gasoline engine. But it’s not confirmed yet.
However, claimed as a "pure show car", whether the MX-5 Superlight Concept will come to production is still unknown.
The Mazda MX-5, or Roadster in Japan and Miata in North America, was a great success. Since its first launch in 1989, there are over 860,000 units have been made and sold in about 60 countries. The car has become the most produced two-seat, open-top sports car by Guinness World Records and the most popular roadster in existence. Now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the car in production, Mazda has introduced a special edition in Japan.
The Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary Special Edition will only be available for sale in the Japanese market. Price starts at 2,860,000 yen ($29,880) for the soft-top with six-speed manual version, and 3,110,000 yen ($32,490) for the power-retractable hardtop with the automatic.
The special edition is based on the Roadster RS soft-top model with a six-speed manual transmission, and the VS Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) hard-top model with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Thanks to a special set of equipment, the Roadster 20th Anniversary features red and black RECAR bucket sports seats, 20th Anniversary badging and clear front fog lights, making it easily stand out from the regular lineup. Additionally, 17in aluminum alloy wheels with 205/45R17 84W tires, a front strut tower bar, five-setting heated seats and synthetic leather door armrests and console elements, Fabric soft top with glass rear window (soft-top model only) are also included in the package.
The Roadster 20th Anniversary comes in Crystal White Pearl Mica, used for the first time on the Mazda Roadster.
