Crossing breeds : GT86 and MX-5

[edo111s]

Interesting article, esp the economics

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2025/09/28/...

I am tempted to use some AI to create a picture of the baby

[wong]

As the platform will have to accommodate the 2+2 seating in the 86, the next MX5 will have a longer wheelbase so taller drivers will actually be able to fit.

[otolith]

MX-5 at risk of obesity.

[Sporky]

otolith said:

MX-5 at risk of obesity.

Isn't the GR86 pretty light?

[otolith]

Sporky said:

Isn't the GR86 pretty light?

Relatively. About 30% heavier than an MX-5.

[Sporky]

Ah, fair enough. I'd not realised it was that much more.

I wonder how much is due to the boxer.

[ZesPak]

Sporky said:

Ah, fair enough. I'd not realised it was that much more.

I wonder how much is due to the boxer.

It's just a much bigger car.
A 2+2 rather than a roadster.


The engine and bigger driveshaft and differential will definitely add to that, as it's a 2.4L rather than a 2L.
It's not that far off a Ford Fiesta, considering the RWD and bigger engine.

[S600BSB]

otolith said:

MX-5 at risk of obesity.

Indeed. Not keen..

[skeeterm5]

I think it would be a terrible idea.

But just for fun I asked my AI friend to imagine what it could look like and it came up with this, which isn’t bad looking at all.