Miata Pr0n Vol IX, the Lightweight Miata

The Red Beast

That is a bit of an understatement.  The owner says this car is 1900lbs, and 230hp.... that's 230hp at the wheels.  So let's do a little math, and assume 15% drive trane loss, which is conservative.  So that puts it at about 270hp crank.

Ok, 270hp doesn't sound like much, but let's put that in perspective.


Ferrari 360 Modena 272 hp/tonne
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 323 hp/tonne
2011 SLS AMG 348 hp/tonne
That Miata is 314 hp/tonne


So, without waxing poetic about Colin Chapman, and the importance of weight... you have to admit, that's pretty badass.