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Mazda MX-5 with a 520 hp 13B Two-Rotor

front-side view of a Mazda MX-5

Garage59 Performance and their Mazda MX-5 (ND) visited Autodromo dell’Umbria track in Magione, Italy. The car is powered by a turbocharged 1.3 L 13B-REW two-rotor. The motor produces 520 hp (382 kW) and 510 Nm (376 Nm) of torque thanks to a Pulsar turbocharger. Behind that is a manual transmission and Cusco 1.5 way limited-slip differential. The 900 kg (1984 lb) race car is held to the ground with a custom aero kit by Eltech-Italia. Braking is handled by AP Racing six-piston front brakes behind Protrack ONE 17×9-inch wheels. Watch the first rotary-powered ND MX-5 in Europe race in the video below.

front view of a Mazda MX-5

turbocharged 13B two-rotor in an engine bay of a Mazda MX-5

side view of a Mazda MX-5

closeup view of a Protrack ONE 17-inch wheel on a Mazda MX-5

rear-side view of a Mazda MX-5

driver's view inside Mazda MX-5 race car

Source: Garage59 Performance FB page and Eltech-Italia FB page

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