This 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is for sale in Fredericksburg, Virginia with a current bid of $51,000. The sports car was sent to Flyin’ Miata shortly after purchase for a complete powertrain swap. The replaced the factory 2.0 L inline-four with a 6.2 L LS3 V8 built by Lingenfelter making 525 horsepower. They mated the V8 to a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission and “GM differential.” The 2,600 lb vehicle rides on a reinforced chassis with Fox Racing coilovers and upgraded anti-roll bar. Advanti Storm 17-inch wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 245/50 tires cover Wilwood six-piston brakes in front and four-piston brakes in back. The sale includes engine swap records and clean Virginia title.
Source: Bring a Trailer
Impressive. What is the up-charge to do an Abarth 124?
The company that built this car is Flyin Miata. They specialize in converting Miatas, and they are not even doing the work anymore, just perfecting the DIY kit.
This car is bidding at 56K on the auction site listed in the article.
Did you sell the car?
Hi Don. Bring a Trailer shows the car was sold on 8-28-19 for $84,000.