2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shows Off Its Balance
Just how balanced is the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
To show off the sports car’s near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, the Japanese automaker has recreated its Miata balance-beam act, which was first done in 2011 with the previous-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. This time around, the company took the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and centered it on a steel balance beam structure with an extremely sensitive center fulcrum. The goal was to have the sports car perfectly balanced on the beam, remaining stationary without any additional structural support.
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Mazda released a new video showcasing the balance-beam act for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which tips the scales at a scant 2,332 lbs while powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 155 hp. The video also features key members that contributed to the development of the new MX-5 Miata, who talk about the “gram strategy” that focused on analyzing each component of the roadster in order to shed as much weight as possible.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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