2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
We’re borrowing a new MX-5 from Mazda and working with our friends from The Tire Rack to build it for competition in the new STR class of SCCA Solo competition. While many folks consider the Honda S2000 or Toyota MR-S to be the car to beat in this new class, we wanted to see if the MX-5 can be competitive. The MX-5 slots right between the two class favorites, offering lower weight than the S2000 (but more than the MR-S) and more power than the MR-S (though less peak horsepower than the S2000).
Latest Updates
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Project STR Scores Wood at Solo Nats Sep 21, 2011
Our team trophies in the event’s largest, toughest class.
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Project STR Samples CSP at Solo Nats Sep 9, 2011
GRM’s Alan Cesar and SCCA’s Howard Duncan compete in variable weather conditions in the CSP class.
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Hoosier A6 vs. Goodyear Eagle RS AC Aug 17, 2011
Now we’ve done it. We crack open Pandora’s box by testing super-sticky R-compound tires on our MX-5.
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Victory at Great Lakes Aug 10, 2011
We use the Great Lakes Divisional Championship as our final shakedown before the national showdown.
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Diff'rent Strokes Aug 3, 2011
We install an OS Giken limited-slip differential to help solve our wheelspin issues.
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Project STR Faces Tough Competition Jul 13, 2011
We head to Toledo, Ohio, for the Northern States Championship event.
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STR Tire Smackdown Jul 8, 2011
We test ALL of the Street Touring class contenders in the dry and the wet.
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Project STR Hits Four Events Jun 10, 2011
Our car and drivers stay busy for three weekends in a row.
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MX-5 Revs Up for Solo Spring Nats May 27, 2011
We bolt on a few upgrades to help put us on the podium.
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Arkansas Pro Solo Results May 6, 2011
Project STR launches into the 2011 SCCA Pro Solo season.
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specs:
- Body type:
- Convertible
- Country of origin:
- Japan
- Purchase price:
- $26040
- 0-60 time:
- 7.5 seconds
- Displacement:
- 1999cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 167 bhp @ 7000 rpm
- Torque:
- 140 lb.-ft
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-4
- Transmission:
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Rear-wheel drive
- Suspension:
- Double wishbone (front)
multilink (rear) - Brakes:
- disc/disc
- Body width:
- None in.
- Curb weight:
- None lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- None in.
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