Vehicle Description
1996 Mazda Miata MX-5
On your mark, get set, and you know the rest! Maybe you've already
experienced Spec Miata racing because according to their website,
"the Mazda Miata is the most raced car in North America, and for
good reason. The platform itself is compliant and predictable,
which makes it a great car for learning to drive well.". And while
Spec Miata generally run stock engines maxing out at 125
horsepower, other Miatas have been built for loftier ventures.
For consignment, a 1996 Mazda Miata MX-5 with a consignor stated 10
miles since its full out race build has been completed. Yes, very
few laps have been completed with this wide bodied, winged sports
car. If you're worried about transporting the car to tracks and
hill climbs around the country, worry no more as a 2016 Montrose
enclosed trailer is included with the sale.
Exterior
Menacing Black paint is matched by its wide, low stance and black
15-inch 949 racing wheels. If Batman drove a Miata, this would be
it. Air ducts and heat extractors have been added on the exterior
and the wide body kit was built by EP Miata for Pikes Peak. Front
canards and the massive rear wing are carbon fiber while a custom
windscreen and rear deck covers guide the quick air over the car. A
JPM built custom roll cage integrates with the driver's roll bars
and Miata's diminutive door handles remain and present the only non
black feature other than the door numbers and class designation.
Imperfections include a crack in the fiberglass and some scuffs on
the bumpers.
Interior
Remember, it's a race car so creature comforts and unnecessary
weight has been removed, including the door panels, only the
actuator and cross members remain. Racing seats keep occupants
planted with the help of the roll cage mounted harness system while
the small steering wheel fronts an AiM digital dash display
accompanied by a series of system gauges backlit in various colors
to the right. Some of the custom wiring can be seen as there are no
cosmetic panels nor carpet on the floor. A stout shifter rises from
the center console and OMP racing pedals work in conjunction to
motivate this black beauty around the track.
Drivetrain
An impressive looking 1.6 liter DOHC inline four resides under the
hood with racing features that include Supertek high flow valves,
springs, and titanium retainers along with Deatschwerks injectors,
TEC S ECU and wiring, JPM custom cams, and a Borg Warner
turbocharger. It's mated to a 5-speed manual sending power to the
Torsen differential with 3.60 gears. Headers begin the exhaust
process and feature a Track Dog header wrap system. Power disc
brakes are on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Along with the added tow hooks on the clean underside, we have
Ohlins coilover suspension front and rear along with a single
exhaust that flows through a glasspack style muffler before exiting
out back. All clean underneath with added bracing and some heavy
duty suspension arms.
Drive-Ability
Try shaking the car by pushing the roll cage and you get nothing.
It's a surefooted, solid brick and we know we're in for a race
ready and appropriately stiff ride on our less than perfect tarmac.
Per our consignor, the car lacks an engine tune and while there's
obvious power underfoot, we're not pushing this beast too hard.
Handling is as you would expect, glued to the test loop while
maintaining a perfectly horizontal attitude. All functions,
including gauges and lights, operate as they should. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
If you're ready to start, or continue your racing hobby, here's a
fine machine to consider. The work has been done for you, it's only
a matter of tuning the engine, loading up the trailer that comes
with the car, and heading to the track, solo event, or hill climb.
This is one bad to the bone Miata and if racing is your game, put
your money down on black.
JM1NA3531T0703098
J-Japan
M-Mazda
1-Passenger Car
NA-M1
35-Convertible
3-1.8L
1-Check Digit
T-1996
0-Hiroshima Japan Assy Plant
703098-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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