Aggressive Mazda MX-5 NC With Honda S2000 Front End Listed For €18,000
by AutoExpert | 30 December, 2024
An eye-catching Mazda MX-5 NC is up for grabs in Italy, and it’s turning heads with a bold Honda S2000-inspired front bumper and plenty of custom touches.
This 2008 pre-facelift NC1 has covered 108,000 km (67,100 miles) and wears a vibrant Brawix Sunflewe Yellow wrap over its original Brilliant Black paint—not just for looks but also for added protection against chips and scratches.
The standout custom front bumper borrows styling cues from the Honda S2000 AP2, featuring a smaller intake and a sharp chin for a more aggressive stance. Additional tweaks include a carbon-finished ducktail spoiler, red-tinted taillights, and dark-finished Japan Racing JR5 wheels that complement its low-slung look.
Inside, the cabin sticks to a black-and-yellow theme, with yellow stitching accenting the heated leather seats. Mazda also fitted an aftermarket infotainment display beneath the electrically reclining hardtop, a feature first introduced with the 2006 Roadster Coupe version.
Under the hood, the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder is paired with a six-speed manual and a limited-slip differential. Thanks to an ECU remap and some performance tweaks, output jumps from the factory 167 hp (125 kW) to 183 hp (137 kW)—a nice boost for spirited driving.
Handling gets a serious upgrade, too. Adjustable BC Racing coilovers bring the ride closer to the ground, while the brakes borrow larger discs from the Mazda RX-8 and Brembo calipers from an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde for improved stopping power. It's listed for €18,000 ($18,800) on EM-Power. So, what do you think—worth the price?
