Mazda Miata MX-5 RS Is A Track-Focused Special Edition

There's no doubting the fact that America loves theMazda MX-5. This small two-door sports car has been cruising the roads and hitting the tracks of the US for over three decades, and in that time has grown a massively loyal following. Mazda has recognized the Miata's success with a large number of special edition cars over the years, and the latest generation, the ND, has also been enjoying some special attention. Back in June we reported that Mazda would be releasing a100th Anniversary Edition, but other special editions such as theEunos Editionhave also made an appearance, but are reserved for Japan only. Now the MX-5 will get yet another special edition, but this time for the Australian market only: introducing the 2021 Mazda MX-5 RS.

幸运的是一个ustralian fans, the "RS" name is not just a marketing ploy; it actually brings with it a number of impressive upgrades that should result in a car that is even more responsive and fun to drive. The MX-5 RS gets a set of specially-tuned Bilstein dampers in the front and back, as well as a high-performance Brembo brake kit. The braking system features 280-mm front disks with red-painted four-pot calipers. This setup reduces the unsprung weight by a handy two kilograms. With all the improved gear on board, Mazda promises excellent track-day handling, and "smoothing off the sharpest road edges"