Miata Mailing List: June 1995, Message #112
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   From: "Drake A. Daum" 
Subject: Miata  M Speedster Corrections
   Date: Fri, 2 Jun 1995 09:59:17 -0400

     Regarding the recently info about the M Speedster listed as One of the 
     Top 20 Cars Worth Waiting For -- 
     
     
     
     The magazine printed a few errors.  What the article should have 
     mentioned is:
     
     
     1.  The M Speedster is NOT turbocharged.  It has an intercooled 
     Lysholm Supercharger.
     
     
     2. It is only a concept vehicle.  It is a styling exercise and not 
     intended for future sale, especially in the configuration presented at 
     the world debut at the Chicago Auto Show on 10 Feb 95 (It has no 
     provisions for side windows or a top of any kind, and the 1/2 height 
     windshield is not DOT-appproved.)
     
     
     3. Mazda said they were STILL working on the powerplant design and had 
     a GOAL of at least 200 hp.  They are committed to remaining with a 
     4-cylinder engine.
     
     
     4. Mazda said nothing about a 1997 introduction date and certainly 
     avoided answering all queries about projected sales prices.
     
     
     5. SOME of the M Speedster features MAY be seen in future Miata model 
     years, but don't expect to see the exact M Speedster from the auto 
     show in your Mazda dealer's showroom.
     
     
     Cheers,
     DRAKE A. DAUM, President
     Miami Valley Miata Club
     PO Box 33503
     Dayton, Ohio 45433