Mazda is preparing to compete in the MSA British Endurance Championship with a special edition of the MX-5 roadster. Simply named GT, this car was heavily modified by specialists from Jotta Sport to be ready to debut this weekend at Silverstone. The MX-5 GT has use polycarbonate windows, doors carbon fiber, an FIA approved rollcage and a new drivetrain. Japanese specialists and those from Jotta worked together around 400 hours to get the final result: the lightest Mazda MX-5 in history, it weigh only 1873 pounds (850 kilograms).
Circuit version is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, modified to offer 279 hp. Power is operated with a six-speed sequential transmission with paddle, which makes the MX-5 GT version the fastest roadster from Mazda history. Engineers have replaced suspension, rear axle, steering and brakes. Could not be missing clamshell sports seat, fire extinguisher, competition wheels and Spirited Green metallic body color.
Mazda MX-5 GT Race Car is ready to assault the Silverstone: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds, and top speed stops at 260 km / h.