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  1. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    #270 Metalman, Nov 18, 2015
    So the Fiat turbo 1.4 Multiair is made in Termoli, east of Rome. Sent to Japan where it's inserted into a modified bodied MX5 and with final assembly in Hiroshima Japan.

    Next to the turbo heat shield on the underside of the hood is this....

    Which leads me to ask the age old question.....

    That thing got a HEMI init?

    [​IMG]

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  2. randmness

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    #272 randmness, Nov 18, 2015
    One thing I am curious about the Alfa Romeo 4C, is why does it weigh more than the Miata/Fiata? It uses hefty amounts of carbon fiber, which I assume is stronger and lighter than a car of mostly aluminum and steel construction. Maybe it's because of the power train and roof?
     
  3. minimark

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    #273 minimark, Nov 18, 2015
    Rumor: Mazda Planning a 450-hp, Twin-Turbo Rotary for 2017[​IMG]
     
  4. mrntd

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    #276 mrntd, Nov 19, 2015
    The 4C and the new FIAT use the same motor. I think the turbo is different as is the state of tune.
     
  5. Metalman

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    #277 Metalman, Nov 19, 2015
    The Cadillac Allante got to ride first class when they were flown all the way from Italy.....

    [​IMG]
     
  6. minimark

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    #278 minimark, Nov 19, 2015
    Nope, it's a Maserati Chrysler. ...
     
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    #279 minimark, Nov 19, 2015
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    #280 mrntd, Nov 20, 2015
  9. minimark

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    #281 minimark, Nov 20, 2015
    De tuned version of the upcoming Masdaspeed 3 motor! ;)
     
  10. Crashton

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    #282 Crashton, Nov 20, 2015
    Hope your wish comes true. Wonder how long it will take Mazda to add this engine to the MX5?
     
  11. minimark

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    #284 minimark, Nov 20, 2015
    I wouldn't be surprised to eventually find a 1.5T version in an MX5...
     
  12. TheModFather

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    #286 TheModFather, Nov 27, 2015
    Saw that yesterday and like it more than the Fiat version, but still don't care for much of it.
     
  13. minimark

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    #287 minimark, Nov 27, 2015
    Me like it, the Fiata not so much.
     
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    #289 minimark, Nov 27, 2015
    MX5 > Fiat.
     
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    #291 minimark, Nov 27, 2015
    Fingers crossed!
     
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    #293 DneprDave, Nov 27, 2015
    It's running way to rich.
     
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    #295 ScottinBend, Dec 8, 2015
    :rolleyes:
     
  18. minimark

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    #297 minimark, Dec 8, 2015
    Can't drive it the same, RWD carries way more speed mid corner.
     
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    #299 mrntd, Dec 9, 2015
    Miata rolling coal.:Thumbsup:
     
  20. minimark

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    #300 minimark, Dec 9, 2015
    It takes a bit to get used to it after driving the Mini. ;)
     
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