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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2023
- Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars:
- Mk1: / fms_jphallen
- Mk2: / ian_barsby_automotive_...
- Mk3: www.autowerks2010.com
- Mk4: / danielseago.photographer
- MX 5 Owners Club: mx5oc.co.uk/
This one’s for you, Mazda MX-5 fans… We’ve got our hands on every generation of MX-5, and they’re going head-to-head in a drag race!
So let’s examine how these four RWD pocket rockets compare. Starting with the Mk1, it was released back in 1989, and it’s powered by a 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder that can produce 131hp and 152Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual, and it tips the scales at 990kg.
Alongside it, we have Mat in the Mk2 facelift. This was released in 1998, and under the bonnet, you’ll find a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder that can put down 146hp and 168Nm. Just like the Mk1, power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual, but this car is slightly heavier, weighing in at 1,065kg.
Next up is the Mk3. It’s powered by a 2-litre 4 cylinder that can produce 160hp and 188Nm, and this time power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual. It’s the heaviest car in this line-up, tipping the scales at 1,100kg.
Then finally we have the newest car, the Mk4 - and it’s the anniversary edition! It’s housing a 2-litre 4-cylinder under the bonnet, and it’ll come as no surprise that it’s the most powerful car here, producing 184hp and 205Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual, and it weighs in at 1,030kg.
So will it be a clean sweep for the Mk4? Or could we see one of the older cars snatch a surprise win? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!
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Which MX-5 generation is your favourite?
1st gen
The og duh.
Gen 2
Na
agreed@@Theodorenoise.
This was unexpectedly one of the greatest Carwow videos of all time.
Sam's braking was remarkable. Really wanted to see him give it another go.
Did you notice his downshifting too? It certainly was remarkable.
@@Gobbbbbfound that so funny. Was really cool, I don't think i've seen anyone else downshift on the brake test. he was trying hard to win
@@MySalsaSinglemaybe because his car doesnt have abs lol?
He really wanted that W. Definitely tell he’s the most competitive one of the lot and why he’s a pro haha.
@@mrs.marvel5269 Yeah we know that... We're just saying that it was fun to watch how determined he was and the skill required to do it close to perfection.
I like how the roof race is more competitive than the drag race.
Because it's about their capabilities and speed, not cars'
Because mx5's are slow as shit
I don’t think the ND was justified in being disqualified?
Your confusing us yanks across the pond with the 6 speed transaxle," and "kilos" then "81K miles." 😅
This video is the closest to an old TopGear episode for the humor and the car related topic. Congrats guys, you nailed it!
Agree.
Difference is top gear was scripted. This one is original
@@Kouroupettos243well tv production is bigger. This is just a TH-cam channel with probably more than less of the production costs of a TV produced show.
@@Kouroupettos243part
Thought the exact same!
Spoiler: MX5 won
Bro, I was trying to watch the video without a spoiler..
dammit whyd you have to ruin the whole video?
They always do 😉
Are you shitting my pants
The drag race we didn't know we wanted but needed
Yes. But wish we got LMDh drag race next.
That was the slowest roof drag race in an MX5 NC I have ever seen though even though it won. You can put it up and then down combined in less than 5 seconds if you know what you are doing.
I suppose ur right🤔🤔
Wanted it for yearssssss😂
The comment we never want but always get
This one got me in stitches 😂😂😂. The laughs, that radio issue (especially around 18:20) and the banter between them all is brilliant and pure comedy gold.
Approven hundred percent.
Am ded😂😂😂
I am 😂 hysterically
Thank you so much for the carwow team and Mat himself to make this become true, I'm pretty surely that everyone obviously wanted to witness a generation drag race of this classic beautiful MX-5 from Mazda, Mazda themselves have really come along.
Wish we also got a drag between Viper GTS-R and Viper GTS 2002.
@@purwantiallan5089 Hmmmph yes, I do wish for that as well one day!
true
They just get better each generation.
Probably the best episode of carwow I've seen so far.
Absolutely enjoyed this, the banter between the 4 of you was hilarious.
Just need to do a car tour episode and we'll be on to a winner.
Racing driver Sam truly lived up to his name with that brake test!
I love how Mat mentioned in the 911 S/T video, how much he loves the MX-5 gear box and shifter, and here it is, a MX-5 drag race video 😅
MX-5 gearbox somehow more convenient than Gen 7 NASCAR Stock cars.😅
Now this is something else. Affordable pleasure trough the decades
Very affordable. Only $18.900 on Mazda MX-5 1980s and $20.600 on 2022 MX-5.
@@purwantiallan5089 your right, thats why i don't have an ND. I refere in comparison to the other cars they dragrace
This is the most relaxed drag race ever.
Dudes grinning looking at eachother while racing lol😂
MX5 s …. The perfect antidote to EVs and SUVs….
This is cope and I have a Miata
@@thelonebeed no, no it’s the truth.
two ND's (1.5 and 2L) and two EV's (Megane and SS9+). You have no clue what you are talking about, lol
It’s more a case of the perfect accompaniment to EV and SUV
Same got done dirty on the roof test - his windows were up and he wound them back down to lower the roof again, the same as everyone else...
I like the first GEN Mazda Miata Especially because it’s pop-up lights, and the overall design of the front and back it looks cute
Carwow never ever disappoints
Not sure about that
Yeah great videos every time. But for me now I don't like these cars
It does
@@Winter_Wyvern1why u dont like those MX-5 cars? Its actually cool.
Would love to see Lancer Evo generations drag race.
Or Lancer Evo All Gen vs Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car?
@@purwantiallan5089no just EVOs
@@fale892 why? they stayed the same power output
@@hassyg4083and obviously that's the only thing that matters
Hands down the most entertaining drag race of 2023. I will never view the MX-5 the same again!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
As a mk1 owner this is by far my favourite video, just shows how fun these little cars are ! Tons of character 😂😂
No such thing as an mk1, you either have an NA6 or an NA8.
I don't even watch these drag races to watch fast cars at this point. It's just the jokes and the conversations. Amazing!
As a Mazda and VW salesman, I’m fully on board!!! 🌟
W
Big GG!
Honestly this was definitely one of the best drag races. It would have been even better if it was a 1.5l MX-5 ND. Regardless the top gear race was beautiful and way more entertaining than some of the other drag races I’ve seen.
Ah yes almost forgot about the 1.5L, available in UK. That would've been more competitive and probably would lose to NC
@@vipermoon_ It would also probably loose to an AUDM or JDM NB2. Since the AUDM and JDM NB2s made 152 hp instead of the 146 hp the rest of the world got, and they also had a 6sp manual, instead of the 5sp seen here. The 1.5L ND only made roughly 130 hp, and both it and the NB2 weigh roughly the same.
It would perhaps loose to a non JDM/AUDM NB2 also, but it would be pretty close. Regardless it would be an interesting race.
Loving the banter between all the drivers, good laughs and innuendo… reminds me of the Top Gear trio. Very entertaining 😂
This was so much fun to watch😂😂
You guys truly made my day lol😅
The editing was spot on in this one! Kudos to the team 😄
That race from 50mph in the car's top gear was awesome. Loved it, Mr Watson. Very entertaining to say the least 😂😂
The ND is stunning in that anniversary orange paint, the NA looks good with those wheels as well
That was the most bizarre but also epic drag race! What a great idea to leave in top gear and race to the half mile
Honestly, Thank You guys! As a Mk-4 RF owner - this was exactly what I needed! Made my year!!
The RF version is stunning! 🤩
So I’m about to buy a 22 rf, is yours still stock?
Been waiting ages for this race thankyou so much Mat!!!
This was better than any Top Gear races, the drivers all had a really good laugh, and we got to see all the gens of the Mazda MX-5! Carwow is the best! Keep it up, Matt and the team!
Mat and co always manage to make my day thanks guys.
Everyone had so much fun in this race
The most fun drag race to look at! And trust me, I've looked at them all!
I love Matt’s Dad jokes😂
Matt's jokes are always iconic.
Sound test: 5:06
Drag race 1: 6:45
Rolling race 1: 14:52
Rolling race 2: 17:04
Brake test: 19:05
Thanks.
The drag race between MX-5 Roadsters is absolutely insane! From diehard fan of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club to Carwow: Thanks for this amazing drag race!
My first car was a '95 Miata M Edition. The merlot mica (darkish purple), tan leather and BBS wheels. Loved it!
A car you can use all the power all the time! Amazing cars!
Much prefer my 124 Spider. MX5s are very common now and lack character.
The people and the whole show is just going great at the moment. Carwow is at its best, please don't change anything
Yes. Never ruin it like Doug Demuro.
Love to see cars raced that we own (or could own)! They should do this for every car line that's been around for a while.
One of the best episodes ever. Great chemistry among the guy, Cheers
I would like to see a RX7 generation dragrace 😊😊
High gear was so fun 😂😂 you guys are great 👌👌
I love these type of comparison videos 😮
This is THE BEST drag race on the channel. Period
Wow how the walky talky was buzzing was so hilarious I couldn't stop laughing 😂
This was absolutely entertaining 🤣
And also bibilically epic.
Easily the best carwow video ive seen, hilarious cast of people and genuinely funny and organic banter, and a lovely lineup of cars too
Great mix of drivers! Very entertaining and funny!
Do one with all the generations of Lotus Elise!!! ❤
Even after me not watching carwow for over a year and rewatching him again, his videos never disappoints to make me laugh and entertain me.
Definetly needed this video
The RT problem...wonderful to play along!!! Great to see Rory again!
I'll call this one miata madness
Yes. Even Coco Hayashi also a fan of those Miatas especially the GT3 Starter car, the 2000 Mazda MX-5 LS.
No miatas here son.
Mat has always the superpower to buy a car which the next model is better
I had fun watching this. Brought so much laughter!
All the answers we need in one video, excellent!
As a 14 year old, this made my day.
As a diehard Nijigasaki fan, this is what we wanted the most. Coco Hayashi and Natsumi Murakami loves those Miata as well.
Skip school kid and start living life.
Ignore the bad advice from blackporsche. Pay your dues with school for a few years, and reap the rewards of higher income for the rest of your life. THEN you can laugh all the way to the bank.
@@re14437 Don't listen to the brainwashed gimp, kid. Haahaa....he thinks that getting qualifications gets you a job worth doing? No it just gets you a white collar instead of a blue one. NO job is worth doing and certainly won't make you rich. I have a top University Degree and it was a waste of time. Get out of school and work for yourself, don't be a slave to the system and be a loser like nomark re14437.
You guys need to do a collab race with @MatArmstrongbmx where he brings down all his rebuilt cars to see which one is the fastest. The Lambo, Aston, Maserati, Mclaren etc. Maybe even get Tavarish over as a guest driver.
What about a collab race with Coco Hayashi and Gran Turismo 3 Team and Oracle Red Bull Racing team?
Nick suits that MX-5 perfectly with the driving cap. Absolute class haha
Much more fun than One Million Dollar super car competition. Keep 'em coming.
As a big MX-5 fan, I really enjoyed this one.
Cutest drag race ever! 🎉
Viper GTS-R to Mazda Miata: Ni nen buri desu ka??
I would’ve love to see the 05 Turbo Mx-5 model in this just to see how it got on with the mark 4
Or the predecessor, the MX-5 SP developed by Mazda Australia and the local motorsports operation. Only 100 made but with 157kW it was a match for a Honda S2000.
Finally, the race I wanted to see ^^
There's just something satisfying about manhandling that stiff rod with your hand, some even come with decorative caps & in many shapes.
Had a MK1 S-Limited imported back 06-08, paid £4k for it. Fantastic little car with some tasty upgrades on the standard MX5. LSD only really played ball in the wet though. And who didnt love popping the headlights manually giving a double flash of the main beam then popping them down against to flash someone out of a junction or say thanks to someone else for doing so.
I've owned an S-limited for the last 7 years. Not many of them in the UK or the R-limited that's in the video.
I love Carwow so much ❤
Me too the same way i love TH and Doug Demuro.
The best happy boi drag race we all needed
Genuinely, I think this is one of the best/funniest ones yet.
Well done to all of the hairdressers that gave their time in the making of this great feature film 😎
No seriously, I would love to try out a ND someday, I just think it still looks so fresh even though its
been on sale since 2015!! Really loving that special edition orange colour as well.
You need to do a race like this with cars that actually have older versions that are faster or as fast as the new.
Roof test is executed a bit ridiculous, let the owners do this. ND wins hands down with NC a good second. I talk from 10 yrs NC/ND ownership.
But apart from that, great dragrace and surprised to see what kind of leap in progress the ND has taken against the others that were relatively close in competing especially NC / NB.
For sure, Sam should have been done in 5 sec and not have even touched the window’s except slight up when done. still a fun video as an owner of a ND2 cup car and ND2 FR
Having owned an NC I have no idea what that guy was doing with the roof, they are super quick to put up and down. My current NA is a bit of a pain.
It's just a couple of seconds process in my NA, but it's got a tinted strip instead of sun visors and I've never had to adjust the windows (fortunately since it doesn't have power windows)
Amazing video...one of the best . Just like the MX-5...simple and fun
Claim your here within an hour ticket.
The Miata always reminded me of a mini Dodge Viper 🏁
Enjoyed this more than the supercar drags!
The sweetest drag race
This was a very good vid, because I was contemplating which version I would like to buy for my future sports car. Nice one.
Wish we also have Viper GTS-R vs Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car drag race.
Could happen.@@purwantiallan5089
Great, great video! The 4 of you have fantastic chemistry. We've gotta get a Nissan Z generation race!
we need a top gear race now in every drag race. best race ever
glad i finally watched this one. respect to mazda that is incredible
This was really good fun!
Really enjoyed raising generational race 👏🏽
Fantastic race haha loved it
That top gear drag race was awesome
Great vid as always, please do a Golf R generation drag race from the Mk 4 to Mk 8
roof race is the proper mx5 race. amazing.
Haven’t seen any comments yet about the fact that CarThrottle did a similar video, 4 generations of MX5s being put through various challenges, both their video and carwows are entertaining in their own right so no hate, just good content
Best one yet, so funny 😂
Playing BIG boyz with BIG toyz love to watch ❤😂 !
Just as expected then 🥱
Brilliant video
Fav video on youtube
As someone named Ian, it was fun to see Matt say my name with enthusiasm hahaha
This channel has the best dose of variety and humor
That shifting was sweet
Interesting episode !
such a lovely video 🤣 great work , greetings from germany
Lov'd it guys. Totally hilarious yet informative. Thank god it wasn't our ND2 with a "Go Girl" behind the passenger seat.