Mazda mxi-5 v6: a forgotten power dream?

Mazda mxi-5 v6: a forgotten power dream?

Hello, I'm Elizabeth Jones here at CarHireHub, and today we're diving into a fascinating piece of Mazda history – a secret experiment involving a V6 engine in the beloved MX-5. For enthusiasts, the Mazda MX-5, also known as the Miata in Japan, holds a special place. It’s the best-selling roadster of all time, boasting over one million units sold since its debut in 1989. However, some have always craved a bit more oomph under the hood.

A surprising past experiment

In a recent interview with Dutch media outlet AutoRAI, Christian Schultze, Mazda Europe's Director of Research and Operations, revealed a little-known chapter in the MX-5's development. Apparently, around 20 years ago, Mazda engineers actually built a prototype MX-5 with a 2.5-liter V6 engine. This wasn't a casual side project; it was a dedicated effort born out of pure enthusiasm. Schultze described it as a