Shoehorning a V8 into a Mazda Miata is nothing new. Nevertheless, the rendering sitting before us takes the game to a lever where raw power meets eye candy in memorable fashion. The four-cylinder ...

A few years ago when the ND was relatively new, the peeps at Flyin’ Miata did the unthinkable by shoehorning a small-block V8 in the engine bay of the Japanese roadster. Turn-key cars are no longer ...

Italian company Gorgona Cars has taken the much-loved first-gen Mazda Miata and turned it into something recognizable yet magical. The NM Concept is a single-seater speedster that promises plenty of ...

It's been said a thousand times by nearly every auto journalist in history: "The answer is always Miata." Lightweight, fun, flickable and inexpensive, most enthusiasts accept its superiority while the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 6 years old. This is what a 1999 Mazda Miata looks ...

Engine swaps make the world a better place -- there’s no question about that. Have an old Mazda Miata and want to go fast? Easy! Slap a V8 under the hood and you’ve solved your performance problem.

What you need to know about the fourth-generation Miata, the ND, was it was never supposed to get a 2.0-liter engine. Mazda engineered the ND to feel as close to the original 1.6-liter Miata as ...

Throughout its 35-year history, the Mazda Miata has celebrated many birthdays, but it has stayed true to its roots as a small, lightweight sports car with a major emphasis on driving pleasure. While ...

For 2019, the Mazda Miata makes 26 more horsepower than before and revs 700 rpm higher, which translates to 181 hp and 7500 rpm. Not massive numbers in the age of turbocharging, where a boost in power ...