Footage from the first-ever MX-5 Cup event back in 2006 shows Miata racing has always been this good, right from the start. This video, published by Marshall Pruett on Saturday, was taken from Tested: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Brings Pure Driving Joy. From the Archive: Mazda's first-generation Miata marked the return of the honest sports car, but with all of the practical benefits of a While the hardtop is quieter when closed up, the soft top is quieter with the top down (which is how it should be driven). The ragtop is also lighter, which should at least have a placebo effect Speaking of which, the MX-5 Miata auction has six days to go, with the highest bid (at the time of writing) at $10,000. That's somewhat reasonable for a race-prepped car with such an incredible Even after 25 years, the first generation MX-5 still has enough kerb appeal to turn heads. The car in our pictures is a Eunos Roadster imported from Japan, but apart from a few badges it’s This roadster is lean, low and incredibly purposeful. The Mazda Miata is a supercar. No, it doesn't have an obscenely powerful 12-cylinder engine, its top speed doesn't eclipse 200 mph and it's It’s the first time this engine has been used in a rear-drive car, forcing Fiat to mount it longitudinally, mated to the short-throw six-speed gearbox from the MX-5. Performance figures haven Thanks for tuning in! Links below to stay up to date!Subscribe: Not my first car but pretty close (2002 NB) Pros: -Small and easy to fit in tight places -Decent gas mileage -Parts are mostly cheap, pretty simple to work on, engines run forever with good care -incredibly fun, top down driving is a great time -gets attention from the ladies more than most cars if that's relevant to you -lots of part support and huge aftermarket -great track / Autocross toy 31. With a modest 129bhp, the entry-level 1.5 engine is more eager to rev than the 2.0-litre that’s also available. You have to work it, because its 150Nm of torque is produced high up the range 8UXB.