Share what your ideal MX5 would be

[Okibi]

Perhaps if they didn't have TVRs reputation for build quality they'd be more like an MX-5.

[hks_kansei]

Perhaps if they didn't have TVRs reputation for build quality they'd be more like an MX-5.

English and handbuilt.

What could go wrong............

[AntHarmer]

Mine is an NB coupe with a Volvo T5 Engine


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[davekmoore]

Perhaps if they didn't have TVRs reputation for build quality they'd be more like an MX-5.

English and handbuilt.

What could go wrong............

The Rover V8 used by TVR and in the car in the original post was a pretty reliable thing (checkout heaps of Range Rovers for proof along with all those cars that got the V8 as a transplant - Stags, Jags etc). Cars with that motor, including TVRs, did go wrong in lots of ways, but it wasn't generally the motor.

[Nevyn72]

Didn't the Leyland P76 get a version of that engine?..... Just sayin....

[kazama]

na with a b16b
nb with a b18c
nc with a k20a

if they came out of the factory with these engines and type R equivalent chassis/brakes/suspension they would have been immortal. lets just act like s2000s dont exist

[sailaholic]

Pft, na with k24.

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[22Silver]

NA shell
NB wheels, suspension, chassis and interior
All with an NC engine.

Maybe not ideal, who knows, but I think it would be a good lot of fun to drive.

[Tezzax5]

I'd do a retrofit to my NC ( not prepared to give up the recarro seats )

But i would be more than happy to ditch the engine and gearbox and swap it out for the running gear of a Tesla roadster...

Some basic Tesla Roadster stats

Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and a 375-volt air-cooled electric motor, the Roadster produces 215kW of power and 370Nm of torque (400Nm for the Roadster Sport variant).

It has a top speed of 212km/h and it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds. That’s as fast as the $399,000 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2, which has a 405kW/510Nm 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine.

Just hope the future technology gets here in my lifetime

[lizard]

Here's my starter to encourage other suggestions - although I'd have to remove some of the evidence of this one not being quite, ahem, standard:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/deta ... =0&sdmvc=1

Once had the miss pleasure to drive a V8 MX first and last impression was its a "pig"

[lizard]

I'd do a retrofit to my NC....swap it out for the running gear of a Tesla roadster......

http://ecomento.com/2013/10/30/watch-el ... 1-seconds/

[taminga16]

My ideal MX-5 is a PRHT NC with adjustable Whiteline sways, a GWR Roadsport II muffler, master cylinder brace, EBC pads, braided s/s lines. Oh, and four B/stone S001's with a really great alignment.
Greg.
What's not to like?
I am with you Dave, I had the distinct displeasure of driving an NB with a Lexus V8 in it and it was horrible.

[hks_kansei]

The Rover V8 used by TVR and in the car in the original post was a pretty reliable thing ....

The engines are great..... but there's a lot more than engine in a car.

Somebody may have an incredibly healthy heart, but if they've got a broken leg they aren't winning ayn running races.

[bruce]

NA shell
NB wheels, suspension, chassis and interior
All with an NC engine.

Now that sounds good! Just add the NC PRHT and it would be perfect.

[kalt]

MrRevHead posted this video in the RandomPhoto thread, no clue as to what was in that build but I think it is close to capturing what my ideal MX5 could do.