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20 Affordable Cars That Secretly Used Supercar Parts

19. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB Mazdaspeed)

19. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB Mazdaspeed)
A sleek Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed gleams under the sun, its turbocharger hinting at thrilling performance. | Image from www.flickr.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Mazdaspeed version of the NB-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata took the iconic roadster’s fun factor to new heights by adding a turbocharger and intercooler system.
This forced induction setup was developed with technology similar to that used in Mazda’s legendary Le Mans-winning 787B race car, bringing motorsport-inspired performance to the affordable sports car segment.
The result was a lightweight, agile Miata with a surprising kick of supercar heritage.
Mazda USA

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