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With a history dating back all the way to 1990, the Mazda MX-5 Turbo is turning the big 2-0 this year. That may not sound like a lot in human years - heck, we can’t even drink until 21 - but for an automaker, 20 is a long time for one model. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, BBR has unveiled the special edition MX-5 Turbo Anniversary Edition. The package is based on the original 1990 150 bhp MX-5 turbo kit whose 1.6L engine gets tweaked to deliver 221 hp at 6,900 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 5,100 rpm. Mazda’s 1.8L engine has also seen a performance increase, but those numbers have yet to be revealed. To attain these increases, BBR added a Garrett GT25 ball bearing turbocharger with integral waste gate control, a water cooling and ported turbine housing with ceramic coating, a new stainless steel exhaust system, and an auxiliary BBR Interceptor 2010 engine management computer with 3-dimensional mapping and external manifold pressure sensor. BBR also hooked the celebratory edition of the Mazda MX-5 Turbo with full leather seats and any exterior paint color the customer chooses. Those won;t do much to control the new power added to the vehicle so BBR took care of that with a big brake kit with larger calipers, a limited slip differential, and a new set of light alloy wheels. Press release after the jump. Press release Celebrating the 1990 launch of the original MX-5 BBR turbo, BBR is proud to announce a 20th Anniversary turbo conversion package for the Mazda MX-5 model range, covering Mk1 and Mk2 variants of the world’s most popular sports cars, in both 1.6 and 1.8 - litre capacities. BBR’s relaunched turbo kit transforms the much loved Mazda MX-5 into a serious driving machine, elevating its performance from sedate to electrifying. 
On the 1.6-litre engined Mazda MX-5 Mk1 and Mk2 power increases to a dyno proven 221 bhp at 6900 rpm, with 175 lb.ft of torque at 5100 rpm. For 1.8-litre engined cars, the peak power and torque output will be correspondingly higher. BBR enhanced complete Mk1 Mazda MX-5’s unveiled BBR has also responded to demand for an upgraded Mk1 MX-5 model, which combines outstanding engine performance and chassis dynamics. BBR’s brief was to produce a carefully enhanced high-powered Mk1 MX-5 that combines great handling, civilised road manners and awesome trackday capabilities in all weathers.
BBR’s revamped Mazda MX-5 Mk1 turbo is a pleasure to drive in all road conditions, providing 21st century style pace with the classic, tactile driving experience that’s unique to the world’s most popular sportscar. 11 comments: Mazda MX-5 Turbo Anniversary Edition by BBR Let’s just think that this is a limited edition, that’s why the performance is not
that great. This part is kind of disappointing, I bet a Mazda car could offer more than 200 hp
 : I don’t like the detailing in the exterior, it seems to be their something missing on it. And about the engine performance, I was looking forward for more power. I hope that other aftermarket company could boost the power of this car.
 I think Mazda should consider continuing the mps 6 with the second gen model i have a 1st gen mps 6 and they are amazing to drive anyone who has driven or owns one would agree.
They did the same for the 10th anniversary, but Mazda donated a 10th Anniversary Edition Miata for that. This time, it was just a regular Miata. Much like the RX-8, I feel Mazda is letting the Miata wither away in North America...
 The big question is will North America get a 20th Anniversary model? There was already a 20th Anniversary celebration in Texas last summer, where Mazda donated a Miata for raffling by the local club. They did the same for the 10th anniversary, but Mazda donated a 10th Anniversary Edition Miata for that.
 They already released the 20th Anniversary Edition in Japan last summer. It had a lot of the same stuff here, came only in Pearl White, came only with the 2.0L, had black Alcantara and red leather Recaro seats, and was also available with a soft top or power retractable hard top.
 BBR’s in-house expertise and unrivalled experience with the Mazda MX-5 enables the firm to build upon the overwhelming success of the original 1990 150 bhp MX-5 turbo kit, updating and enhancing the design to produce a stunning, dyno proven 220 bhp plus from just 1.6-litres.
 The company plans to introduce several elements, including the new Mazda5, and more efficient engines.
 BBR is a tuner company, like Rousch, Saleen, Caloway, and others. They produced a tubo kit for the Miata 20 years ago. they have developed a new kit for the 1.6 and 1.8 liter Miatas. they are also offering complete referbrished Miatas with the kit installed for a very resonable price. so this car is not a 20th anniversary edition of the Miata but for the turbo kit produced by BBR.
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12.26.2011 @ 00:56