The SEMA Auto Show->ke216 is a time for tuning companies to show what they are made of and this year's event will be anything but boring. We've already seen a few of the vehicles that will be headed to Las Vegas this year, but we've gotten word of another vehicle scheduled to appear: the Catfish Speedster developed by Bauer Limited Production.

The Catfish is based on a Mazda MX-5 Miata->ke1185, but shares none of its components. All of the Mazda's original parts have been replaced by new ones, including a new hood, trunk, doors, bumpers, and a top and convertible frame. The interior was slightly modified to make it possible for the driver to put in stock Miata seats or racing seats of their choice.

The Catfish Speedster will be offered with a standard 1.6 engine or a 1.8 NB Rotrex with over 260hp, but for customers who want a little more push, Bauer will also be offering an LS2 V8 engine. With the Speedster coming in at only 1,500lbs, we can only imagine its performance figures.

The official debut of the new Catfish Speedster will be at the 2012 SEMA Show, with a racing version set to be unveiled in 2013.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Catfish Speedster by Bauer Limited Production

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