Review: V8 Mazda MX-5 Miata! - The Modern Shelby Cobra

Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:50 Interior
3:20 Initial impressions
6:38 Accelerations
9:01 Handling
12:19 More accelerations
13:25 Pricing
15:51 Final thoughts

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[sarasotasupersportperformance]

First things first...
Big shout out to **DriveOn Auto Spa & Coatings** in Hershey, PA. They are a veteran-owned business, and on very short notice got all the road grime from the transport up to PA off the car so it would be nice and clean the morning this video was shot. If you are in the area and need a detail, they are great people.

As for weight balance and curb weight...
The curb weight is actually 2790ish....2990 with a 200lb driver in the car.
Weight distribution is basically 50/50...it is between 50/50 and 51/49. Soft tops will have slightly more front bias...you'll never know if no one told you though.

Believe it or not, the Falken Azenis RT660 is a serious tire and you have to really try hard to break them loose in a straight line when rolling into the throttle. The mechanical grip far exceeds expectations as those tires simply stick and Mazda knows how to design a suspension to really work. The rear end squirm is the LSD doing its thing and gathering the car up as it puts power down. It all works insanely beautifully....in case Matt's facial expressions didn't make that abundantly clear :)


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[magna]

matt i am 61 years old and battling cancer but i now own a 2017 wrx with only 30 thousand miles its my only car and my daily driver i love it will be the last car i own its a hoot thank you you if followed you from the begining keep it up

[moneycarsguns]

I love how the whole time he is driving he is smiling or trying not to just bust out in a cheerful laugh from the excitement.

[mattr]

Everybody is excited over the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N & I'm over here like: PUT A V8 IN A MIATA!!!

[bronsongraff]

It isn't often you watch a youtube video that you really FEEL the visceral intensity of a driving experience. The expression on your face, matched with the roar of the car.. says everything. What fun.

[Jorge_Magallon]

As an ND2 owner, it’s so weird to hear a V8 rumble from a “cute” Miata. Great review.

[imreplica]

Many years ago I owned a 1990 Monster Miata. It had a slightly warmed over 5.0 litre Mustang motor and Mustang 5 speed gear box. At the time I thought my V8 powered Miata was very quick, but it was not even in the same universe when compared to the V8 Miata you're test driving.

[integrafreak]

YES!!! I’ve beeen waiting for this style of review again. Brings me back to the old days lol

[thetruckingcarguy]

Loving the sleeper look, if that drove by, you wouldn't guess the v8 noise came from a Miata

[michaelbeaudo]

I work at one of the highest traffic gas stations in my area. a guy comes through every now and again in an NC Miata and one day I asked him about it because it wasnt too loud but it didnt sound like a 4 banger at all (it also had giant brakes for a miata and several hood vents). He told me that car originally was the r&d chassis for this same v8 swap program and that he bought it directly from flyin miata i believe. He tracks the thing and it looks like a beast he said it actually had to be rebuilt much stronger because it had too much power and some of the components couldnt take the torque leading to him spinning out on the track when they failed. I think he said they ended up replacing the original LS with a newer one as well. Super cool guy and amazing car glad I asked him about it.

[DarkMatter]

There is an Australia company, Bullet Performance, that was doing this in the 1990s and 2000s, they used a 4.0 V8 from Toyota, and some of them were supercharged.

[bobbykhan]

It’s been a long time since you’ve been able to review something that “roars to life” and was so exciting. Thanks for reviewing these non-oem and older cars so we can enjoy as well. Needless to say the new car market is not offering much excitement anymore

[MakingItHappenMWC]

This is your lane dude. Review these type cars and get bak to reviewing client builds. The new cars are already done to boredom.

[Fortress]

Haha man you’ve been so consistent for SO long. You honestly deserve YouTube Automotive Hall of Fame for a specific automotive niche.

[TheMGChannel]

Dropping bangers only this week! I drove a V8 NB Miata about two years ago making 401 RWHP and it was Wild to drive. Great review bro, you got to do more of this enthusiasts car reviews, not only great for your channel but they get your best reactions and we see your passion.

[NickNackPattysWack]

I met the owner in Tennessee on his way back from this review, and this thing sits just right. The camera doesn't do it justice. Very nice and knowable guy and a really cool car.

[RenLacerda]

The sound of it... SOOOO nice and smooth. with all the driver feeling of a Miata, must be a dream!

[dolphcrane]

Your face driving this when using the power is so fun. I had a 71 Challenger with a 68 440 that ran high 11s. I know the joy of the power.

[phucm]

Love it!!! I miss these kind of modified car reviews. Do more of it Matt!!

[enkay]

As the owner of an NA Miata and an LS(x) E30, I approve! Love to see this legacy continued by SSS!