Mazda MX-5 gets power boost from BBR

by Andrei Ursu October 10, 2012, 12:46 pm 16.3k Views

The British tuning specialists from BBR unveiled a comprehensive performance package for the Mazda MX-5.

It comes in two stages and adds a StarChip ECU unit, high-flow injectors, a new intercooler and most important, an Eaton MP62 supercharger.

Mazda MX-5 by BBR

The Stage One improves the total output of the 2.0-liter MK3 engine to 235hp and 257Nm of torque while the 2.0-liter MK3.5 gets a power boost to 241hp and 257Nm of torque. The 1.8-liter MK3 engine also benefits from some improvements which increase the figures to 217hp and 238Nm of torque.

If that’s not enough, there is the Stage Two pack which adds a high-flow air filter, a new exhaust manifold and a reworked ECU, all these boosting the numbers to 252hp (2.0 MK3), 258hp (2.0 MK3.5) and 231hp (1.8 MK3).

“BBR is delighted to announce some exciting new additions to its successful range of BBR-Cosworth supercharger conversions that offer even more performance options for discerning MX-5 owners,” says the tuner.

The Stage One kit starts at £4,295 while the Stage Two begins from £5,455.

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