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Written by Stephen Dobie
This is the Mazda MX-5 Drop-Head Coupe Concept. It"s being shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon, displaying a new accessory. Namely, a removable carbon fibre hard-top for when you want a bit of extra protection with less of a weight penalty. It"s claimed to increase the car"s structural rigidity, too, but we wouldn"t presume by much, given it"s not a fixed item. Whether the soft-top remains fitted beneath is a mystery, but we"d assume it is. Indeed, beneath the fancy new roof lies a completely standard MX-5 roadster, albeit one with a few flourishes. There are neat little 16in RAYS forged wheels, a new clutch and flywheel, a limited-slip differential and more hugging Recaro seats.
Date written: 10 Jan 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 14505
This is the Mazda MX-5 Drop-Head Coupe Concept. It"s being shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon, displaying a new accessory. Namely, a removable carbon fibre hard-top for when you want a bit of extra protection with less of a weight penalty. It"s claimed to increase the car"s structural rigidity, too, but we wouldn"t presume by much, given it"s not a fixed item. Whether the soft-top remains fitted beneath is a mystery, but we"d assume it is. Indeed, beneath the fancy new roof lies a completely standard MX-5 roadster, albeit one with a few flourishes. There are neat little 16in RAYS forged wheels, a new clutch and flywheel, a limited-slip differential and more hugging Recaro seats.
Date written: 10 Jan 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 14505
