Mazda Builds Supercharged MX-5 Miata for Leipzig Show in Germany

Here's something you don't see every day: A supercharged MX-5 Miata project car at a German auto show. Mazda is calling the one-off Miata the Yusho, which is Japanese for "victory." Victory is right, as this powerful MX-5 likely could win a stoplight battle or two.  It is built mostly from readily available parts, and was debuted at the Leipzig auto show in Germany. The supercharger kit comes from American Miata-tuner Flyin' Miata, and ups the MX-5's output from 167 hp to 237; torque increases from 140 lb-ft to 202. Besides the blower, the 2.0-liter four also gets a modified ECU, new injectors, and Cosworth pistons and connecting rods. The Yusho's go is further aided by a sport exhaust system, a beefier clutch, and a shorter final-drive ratio. Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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