AT 2,183 pounds, This Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Lightest One in nearly 30 years - gallery

The MX5 Miata has been revered the world over for its superior handling and driving dynamics, however, as cars get updated over the years, they gain weight

Mazda has now created a Japan-only model, dubbed the 990S, which tries to capture some of the essence of the original car

Get rid of some of the sound deadening in the cabin

The car weighs a mere 2,183 pounds which is close to the car from 1989. To get to this featherlight figure, the Japanese Automaker had to shave off the pounds bu using a thinner hood

Swap the infotainment unit for a more basic one, borrowed from the Mazda2

And use lighter Rays Alloy wheels and upgraded brakes from Brembo. The car also uses a trick suspension system that prevents lean in and mimics electronic damping