New Mazda Miata Sets a Milestone by Exceeding 200 HP

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 is officially underway and Mazda just came out with big news for the world's most popular sports car: the Miata. During the presentation, the automaker introduced two new variants of the new Miata built by the brand's new Spirit Racing performance division launched last year. The first model is a mass-market Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster, while the other is the limited edition Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster 12R. Limited to just 200 Japan-only examples, the special MSR 12R model pays homage to Mazda's #12 MSR Roadster racing in Japan's Super Taikyu racing series.

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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata

EXPERT OPINION: The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available with both the soft top convertible and folding roof variant in the RF version. There are 3 trims for the soft top and just 2 for the RF. Sport and Club trims are sport-focused while Grand Touring models add more tech to the package.

Starting Price (MSRP)

$28,985 - $37,010

Trim

Sport, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, Club, Grand Touring

Engine/Motor

2-Liter Inline 4-Cylinder

Horsepower

184 HP

Torque

151 LB-FT

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

0-60 MPH

5.5 seconds

And while the regular MSR retains the brand's current engine and output capabilities at 184 hp and 151 lb-ft, the limited run MSR 12R's 2.0-liter hand-assembled Skyactiv-G engine is upgraded to produce an even 200 hp. This marks the first time a factory Mazda MX-5 Miata ever offered 200 hp from a naturally aspirated engine – confirming many suspicions and speculations by enthusiasts on reddit last year.

Mazda Spirit Racing Miata 12R Specifications