Current specification.
Engine and Drivetrain.
6.2l Chevrolet L376/525 crate engine
466 hp/432 ft-lb at the wheels
T56 transmission
Getrag limited slip rear end
Swain coated FM headers
FM exhaust with cats and resonators removed
Suspension.
V8Roadsters front subframe with NB steering and uprights
Paco Motorsports rear upper control arms
1994-97 rear uprights
custom-valved AFCO shocks
750 lb front and 400 lb rear springs
Sway bars depending on need
FM Big Mama Jama Stage 2 brake system with six piston front and four piston rear calipers
3" brake ducts
Advanti Storm S1 15x9 wheels with 225/45-15 Toyo RR tires
Aerodynamics.
NASCAR Car Of Tomorrow rear wing on custom uprights
Wing goes into air brake mode under braking
3" front splitter on GV front lip
Canards
Flat under engine bay
Body and Interior.
stripped interior
Hard Dog roll cage
Coralba C-Giant rally computer
3" Corbeau harnesses
Corbeau FX1 Pro race seats
Peltor intercom
skid plates
1991 dashboard
Weight.
Approximately 2400 lbs wet.
2011 race specification.
Engine and Drivetrain.
5.3l Chevrolet L33 V8 with LS6 heads and intake
approximately 400 hp at the rear wheels
T56 transmission
Getrag limited slip rear end
Suspension.
V8Roadsters front subframe with NB steering and uprights
V8Roadsters front lower and rear upper tubular control arms
1994-97 rear uprights
custom-valved AFCO shocks and springs
FM big brake upgrade
949Racing 6UL 15x8 wheels with 225/45-15 Toyo R1-R tires
Body and Interior.
stripped interior
Hard Dog roll cage
Coralba C-Giant rally computer
3" Corbeau harnesses
Corbeau FX1 Pro race seats
Peltor intercom
skid plates
1991 dashboard
Weight.
Approximately 2400 lbs wet.
2008 race specification.
Engine and Drivetrain.
FM stroker kit, final capacity 2020cc
11.5:1 compression
1999 head, ported and polished
1mm oversize stainless steel valves
custom 4-1 header
"fast road" cams
Flyin' Miata high performance valve springs
Hydra ECU
prototype clutch
Torsen rear end with a 4.10 ratio
Factory 5-speed transmission
Suspension.
1999-05 front subframe, steering and uprights
1994-97 rear uprights
custom-valved AFCO shocks and springs
22mm front sway bar, 14mm rear sway bar
FM big brake upgrade
SSR Competition wheels
Toyo RA-1 tires, 205/50-15
Body and Interior.
stripped interior
Hard Dog roll cage
Coralba C-Giant rally computer
3" Corbeau harnesses
Corbeau FX1 Pro race seats
Peltor intercom
skid plates
1991 dashboard
Weight.
2100 lbs wet
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The Targa Miata started life as a 1994 Mazda Miata.
This vehicle was chosen due to its combination of strength, agility and upgrade potential. The fact that Keith literally wrote the book on the car didn't hurt!
The ideal Targa car is a fantastic road car.
Not one that is compromised by a stiff suspension or a peaky powerband, but one that offers lots of suspension travel and a wide spread of torque. So that's how the car is set up.
Flyin' Miata is the primary sponsor of the effort.
In 2008, the car ran in a class that did not permit forced induction.
It was built to the limit of the class.
For 2011, we entered the Open class where rules are quite relaxed.
This allowed us to make massive changes to the drivetrain in order to improve our speed between corners. Thanks to the excellent suspension of the Miata, we did not have to do anything drastic to the chassis.
Since the 2011 race, the car has transitioned into a development platform and received an even larger engine.
Aerodynamics were upgraded.
The car is very quick.
Power is more than 460 hp at the wheels and the handling of the Miata has not suffered.
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