quick question.......

[GingerWizard]

What sort of power is a 1996 top spec MX5 producing? Encountered a mint looking BRG MX5 with a cream interior tonight, surprisingly quick, It had BBS on the back with a PH Sticker. TBH I was in a hurry but it made up the space alarmingly fast.

( if it was you on the A2 to Dover about 16:30hrs (distinguished looking chap!) It was nice to see some really good driving from a fellow petrolhead. 60secs of super efficent driving! )

Gwiz

[appletonn]

Hmmm, some MX5s have added Boooost!!!

[MX-5 Lazza]

BBS? Are you sure it wasn't BBR? Having said that, BBR Turbo was an earlier 1.6 thing.

Mk1 1.6 (JDM and UK to 94) = 114bhp
Mk1 1.6 (UK only from 95) = 88bhp
Mk1 1.8 (all markets 94 onwards) = 128 to 133bhp (depending on year/market).

Mk1 1.6 BBR Turbo = 150bhp

Aftermarket = anything from below stock to whatever money can buy!!!

[garrykiller]

isnt the phase 2 BBR 220 bhp?

[MX-5 Lazza]

If you mean the new one, that's a completely different thing. I don't think it even uses a BBR turbo!

[garrykiller]

BBR Website said:

BBR enhanced complete Mk1 Mazda MX-5’s unveiled

BBR has also responded to demand for an upgraded Mk1 MX-5 model, which combines outstanding engine performance and chassis dynamics. BBR’s brief was to produce a carefully enhanced high-powered Mk1 MX-5 that combines great handling, civilised road manners and awesome trackday capabilities in all weathers.

As such, BBR is now able to supply renovated, 220 bhp plus turbocharged Mazda MX-5 Mk1’s featuring full leather seats and a paint finish in a colour of the owner’s choice. Prices start at £7,500 and BBR is pleased to offer a list of cost options available for the discerning MX-5 owner, including:

A big brake kit including larger calipers
A limited slip differential
A longer final drive (for relaxed motorway cruising at lower revs)
Larger diameter alloy wheels
Further power upgrades
BBR’s revamped Mazda MX-5 Mk1 turbo is a pleasure to drive in all road conditions, providing 21st century style pace with the classic, tactile driving experience that’s unique to the world’s most popular sportscar.

[Richyvrlimited]

That's the 'new' BBR which uses a BEGi kit and puts a BBR badge on it.

There were different revisions of the 'original' BBR, phase 1,2 and 3 IIRC. barely any were sold though. Pjhase 2 was around 200bhp and phase 3 around 250bhp

[GingerWizard]

Probably BBR then chaps, what ever he had under his bonnet made it a very rapid car.

[skinny]

even original BBR's, i guess quite a few of them won't be standard anymore. i'd say it's much more likely you saw an old BBR with different ECU and injectors rather than a new one.