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Sports Car Performance Tweaks Implemented in 2020 Mazda MX-5

by Timothy Batista

Sports cars are known for their higher levels of performance. So, when it is a sports car, you know that it will obviously perform way better than any other car type, except the race cars. But when you compare among the different brand models of sports car, the discussion reaches a different level. We then talk more about the scores, the acceleration timings, and the drive experience more in detail.

Today we are going to talk about 2020 Mazda MX-5 models that are one of the most popular sports car models that are there in the automotive market around the world.

According to the Chandler Mazda dealership the 2020 Mazda MX-5 is a model series that is the largest selling model mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records. Now that’s an award that sets a car model above than others. But sometimes it might not be the sales record that determines, if the performance score of a car is better than others. It could be other reasons that prompted more number of people to own it, like its utility aspect, an affordable price, and of course, good looks.

So can we be sure that the 2020 Mazda MX-5 delivers an impressive performance among its own segment of cars? Let us analyze.

Year 2020 Specials

The year 2020 brings the Mazda MX-5 sports model series with some special upgrades pushing it further towards a more impressive sales record. it is now the fourth generation of Mazda MX-5 that is rolling down on roads.

Among all other changes what deserves a highlight is the additional engine power.

Earlier, the Mazda MX-5 models used to run on 1.5- and 2.0-litre engines that are still present in the 2020 year lineup. But the change is seen in thehorsepower rating that has increased drastically this time on the 2.0 liter version engine. We see an extra 24 bhp, making the count rise up to 182 bhp. It also takes 1 second less to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph and now does it in 6.5seconds.

The rev limit too got increased by 700 rpm making it 7,500rpm. And all this is done with the help of a new six-speed manual gearbox that can spice up the driving experience with an ecstatic handling response.

Response to the Driving Inputs

According to a group of test drivers serving the Mazda dealer Chandler, it is the response to the driving inputs that determines how you measure the overall performance of a vehicle. In this respect again, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 makes a strong and positive impression on the drivers as each and every driving components respond almost intuitively to the instructions you send them through steering, brakes, and gearbox.

What surprised us to the core is its jaw dropping fuel economy rates estimated by the EPA. It counts 50 mpg from a combined trip where you drive both in the speeds of city and highway. We agree that as a sports car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 don’t have plenty of horsepower to boast about, but that is what made the model get sold like hot cakes, as it fulfills the dreams of many, to drive a stunning sports car.

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