Mazda mx 5 rf nurburgring. The previous 20 engine wasnt that sporty character it was somewhat lazy getting weak over 6000 rpm. Mazda has added a small window in the back as well to add stability to the area holding the roof panel. That means a more connected and responsive driving experience every time you get behind the wheel. Along with 184 hp comes a redline increase from 7000 rpm to 7500 rpm.
Those initials stand for retractable fastback. The rf which stands for retractable fastback ditches the soft top in favor of a retractable roof panel that folds away nicely at the press of a button. As if the drive wasnt thrilling enough our engineers made significant enhancements to the skyactiv g 20 liter engine. In europe where both the 15 and the 20 liters engine is available car magazines has preferred the smaller engine because it was more eager to rev.
The aluminum power plant frame has undergone a weight loss of nearly 20 percent from the mazda mx 5 rfs previous generation. My first time with the mx 5 on the nurburgringthe car is stock. Making this the most powerful mx 5 rf. Mazda mx 5 auto news news watch koenigseggs test driver lap the nuerburgring in a mazda mx 5 driver takes miata roadster round infamous track clocks time quicker than a lamborghini.
The mx 5 rf in return looks like a two seat coupe with the middle part of the roof missing. Uploaded on wednesday by youtuber turningperformance it shows a modified nc mazda mx 5 with a naturally aspirated 20 litre motor and a manual gearbox smashing an almost empty nurburgring with a. Get behind the wheel of a vehicle that was designed for those with a passion for driving. The most powerful mx 5 rf.