MX-5 Turbo anniversary edition by BBR

[poliziottesco]

BBR UNVEILS MX-5 TURBO ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Bolt on kit gives you 220bhp - or they'll build it your way

We're suckers for an old MX-5 here on PH, so we couldn't resist a plug for this new 'anniversary' edition from established tuner BBR, who are celebrating 20 years of upgrades to the world's most popular sports car.

The original MX-5 BBR turbo was launched in 1990, when PH was but a twinkle in Petrol Ted's eye. The new 20th anniversary edition fits both Mk1 and Mk2 variants in both 1.6 and 1.8 litre capacities, and in the words of BBR 'transforms the much loved Mazda MX-5 into a serious driving machine, elevating its performance from sedate to electrifying'.

That original 1990 turbo kit offered 150bhp but, as you might expect, time has matured the product - it now offers a dyno-proven 220bhp from just 1.6-litres.

It costs £4995 fitted, and includes a Garrett GT25 ball bearing turbocharger, high temperature alloy cast exhaust manifold with ceramic coating, a front mounted intercooler, revised engine management, bigger fuel injectors, new induction system and a modified sump, among the other bits and pieces. Alternatively you can DIY that old MX-5 'shed' you've got tucked away in the garage for a more economical £3995.

If you're one of those folk who like it all done for you, BBR is offering completely renovated MK1 MX-5s with the turbo kit fitted, a tweaked chassis, leather seats and your choice of paint colour for a reasonable sounding £7,500. Visit the company website for more info.

Oh, and happy birthday folks!

fonte: www.pistonheads.com

non che secondo me ne abbia particolarmente bisogno (anche perche' preferisco il bialbero aspirato liscio liscio) ma con 220 ciuchi deve essere un razzo.

e poi, la NA e' sempre uno splendore

Modificato 2 Dicembre 2010 da poliziottesco
i ciuchi erano un po' di piu' di 22

[uzeda]

BBR e Cosworth Engineering hanno realizzato un pacchetto d’elaborazione specifico per la Mazda MX-5 con motore 2.0 litri da 160 CV, dotata ora di compressore volumetrico Eaton MP62 e intercooler con funzionamento aria-acqua. La spider giapponese riceve inoltre un air-box maggiorato, iniettori più performanti ed una centralina riprogrammata per gestire il surplus di potenza, quantificato in 75 CV (235 CV complessivi) e 70 Nm di coppia (260 Nm). Il kit è proposto all’equivalente di 6.000 euro e comprende anche i loghi specifici applicati lungo le fiancate.

Fonte: autoblog

Meno interessante dell'NA, ma una valida alternativa.

ovviamente impossibile omologarla in Italia,

[Cosimo]

chiudete sto topic se no la moglie di matteo lo manda a dormire in mezzo ai formaggi...

[owluca]

se accanto ha la sua "bella" come questa , che gli frega

[poliziottesco]

qualche altra nota su questa bestiola..

" This pearlescent white demo car has everything on it, so you're looking at around £12,000+ for something of this nature. Strong money, but I have to say that nestled in the back of BBR's workshop this MX-5 stops me in my tracks when I first see it: the combination of the fresh paint with black details - wheels, mirrors, new front splitter and rear wing - plus the lowered ride height and stuck on number plate looks fantastic. It's simply impossible not to break out into a wide grin as you walk around it.

It's also impossible not to register that it's turbocharged from the moment you pull away. Just like any original mx5, there's a delicious honesty and purity to the car, and even on the lightest of throttles there's a clearly audible hiss from the turbo and a giggle of excess pressure being released as soon as you lift off. Lag seems minimal, and the little engine has an enthusiastic, gruff voice that hardens instantly as the boost joins in, a little like you'd hear from the original Mitsubishi Lancer Evo engines.

At anything between 2000-4500rpm this MX-5 surges forward instantly, easily keeping ahead of other traffic, overtaking in a relaxed manner and constantly surprising other motorists. You can leave a 30mph zone in fourth gear yet pile on an additional 30mph with no fuss and in very little time. But venture into the upper reaches of the rev range and you suddenly discover what 221bhp in a car weighing this little means: the BBR MX-5 flies and you're soon working the wonderful gearbox to locate the next cog. As a comparison, this little roadster would have absolutely nothing to fear over keeping up with a Porsche Cayman S, or the latest band of high-powered hot hatches.

BBR has resurrected the variable rate spring specification from its 1990 conversion - softer than many other spring kits - and together with Spax adjustable dampers on a soft setting and a sensible wheel/tyre combo this MX-5 corners flat and hard yet with real delicacy and a decent ride, while traction is surprisingly good even in slippery, wintry conditions. The car might show its age in certain areas, but driver feedback and fun exceed most moderns.

BBR are positioning the car as a part-road, part-track day proposition, and considering the performance, the rear-drive factor, reliability (a two year warranty is included) and cheapness of servicing - and repairs, should you stack it - it seems an ideal candidate. It may be towards the expensive end of the tuning market for these cars, but the BBR MX-5 is a brilliant package that's simply enormous fun to drive.

fonte: www.pistonheads.com

[TonyH]

Arf arf arf arf... Dovrebbero farlo anche con la nuova!

[superkappa125]

Io VOGLIO quella NA!

Assolutamente perfetta e prezzata il giusto (auto completa a 7500£)... Che voi sappiate c'è qualche maniera per farla immatricolare in Italia, tipo passando dal TUV?

Comunque anche una NC turbata proprio schifo non mi farebbe, eh...