
At last year's Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda hinted at the prospects of a hotter MX-5 when a hardcore Miata showed up on stage under the Mazda Spirit Racing banner. At the same show in Japan, the production version broke cover today as a limited-run special edition for the local market. Based on the soft-top version, the sporty convertible has an assortment of upgrades inside and out, including underneath the hood.