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Speedy Lightweight Cars

Mazda's MX-5 Speedster Focuses On Speed and Light Weight Over All Else

— November 4, 2015 — Autos
The MX-5 Speedster is an all-new vehicular creation, offered up by Mazda, that is one of two concepts that the Japanese automaker is showing off at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. This concept is based on the 2016 MX-5.

This particular vehicle is as race-ready a vehicle as they come. Indeed this car takes the car back to the basics in a manner that is completely balanced from both an aesthetic and a performance standpoint. As a result, the Mazda Miata MX-5 Speedster is highly reminiscent of a typical 1950s roadsters, in that it is lightweight, speedy and features an incredible open-top design.

Ultimately, this vehicle has its priorities straight -- speed and light weight are important, and everything else is secondary.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Sports Cars - Opportunity for automakers to develop more lightweight sports cars that prioritize speed and performance over other factors.
2. Minimalist Design - Opportunity for car designers to focus on minimalist and balanced designs that prioritize performance and speed over unnecessary features.
3. Open-top Cars - Opportunity for automakers to develop open-top cars with a focus on speed and lightweight design, reminiscent of classic 1950s roadsters.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunity for automakers to develop innovative lightweight sports cars that prioritize speed and performance over other factors.
2. Design - Opportunity for car designers to focus on minimalist and balanced designs that prioritize performance and speed over unnecessary features.
3. Racing - Opportunity for the racing industry to adopt or promote sports cars that focus on speed and lightweight design, reminiscent of classic 1950s roadsters.
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