Here's the fastest Mazda MX5!

Mazda MX5 is one of the most iconic cars in the world. The little roadster was first introduced in 1989, and its success has grown exponentially. The Japanese will compete this year against the traditional supercars.

Mazda has worked with people from Jota Sport team specializes in modifying cars for racing. The result is the new Mazda MX5-GT, a racing model that will compete this year in the Britcar Endurance Championship MSA British. Endurance race will make in the face of Japanese roadster BMW, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus.

New Mazda MX5-GT is the easiest and fastest model ever created MX5. Making body lasted 400 hours and is 17 times more powerful than the FIA requirements. Total mass was reduced to 850 kg.

Regarding propeller, MX5-GT model is equipped with a modified 2.0-liter engine producing 275 hp. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h takes place in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 257 km / h. To successfully cope with the circuit, engineers modified the suspension, improved brakes and tires used rims wrapped in performance.

Source: http://www.mazda.com/