Tuned Mazda MX-5 Miata ND With Supercharger Package Packs Up To 250 HP

The British tuner BBR has two new levels of supercharger kits for the 2015 to 2019 Mazda Miata. They will push the output from the 2.0-liter engine to 250 horsepower (186 kilowatts), which is a serious improve from the usual 155 hp (116 kW).

The core of each levels is the set up of a Rotrex supercharger. The compact unit occupies a discrete house simply forward of the engine beneath the hood.

“Choosing the Rotrex supercharger permits BBR’s most easy pressured induction set up up to now, that means that it’s effectively inside the capabilities of most DIY mechanics and simple for any skilled,” stated BBR’s Neil Mckay.

The stage one equipment pushes the Miata’s output to 225 hp (168 kW) and 200 pound-feet (271 Newton-meters), versus 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) inventory. The extra energy lets the sports activities automotive attain 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 5.3 seconds, which is a 2.0-second enchancment in acceleration to that velocity.

The equipment contains the supercharger and the entire vital mounting {hardware}. It additionally comes with an oil cooler and intercooler. Up to date ECU software program maximizes the impact of the improve.

BBR costs £3,895 ($4,366 at present alternate charges) for simply the elements or £4,490 ($5,029) with the ECU improve.

The stage 2 equipment provides much more tools. There is a four-into-one stainless-steel exhaust manifold that routes to a 2.5-inch diameter heart part with a sport catalytic converter. The pipe then goes to a rear silencer, and the gases exit out of a pair of polished suggestions. BBR’s dyno reveals the upgraded engine making 245 hp (183 kW) and 216 lb-ft (293 Nm).

As an possibility, consumers who intend to spend time on monitor can improve to a Forge Motorsport intercooler with a bigger core for higher sustaining inlet temperatures. The engine output allegedly grows to 250 hp, and the Miata can hit 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.

The stage 2 equipment is £5395 ($6,045) for the {hardware}. Including the ECU software program takes the worth to £5,990 ($6,709).

BBR says that it is at present engaged on a supercharger package deal for this era of Miata with the extra highly effective, 181-hp (135-kW) tune of the two.0-liter engine.

Spy pictures from September 2022 is likely to be our first trace that Mazda is making ready some updates to the Miata.