THE mx-5 gt racing

Durability, reliability and handling attributes that the Mazda MX-5 is renowned for will make the MX-5 GT race car a strong contender against the more powerful race cars in its class.

An important aspect of the build was to ensure the Mazda MX-5 GT race car still remains true to its roots: great handling, fun-to-drive plus the ability to challenge bigger more powerful competition, but at an affordable cost.  The MX-5 GT car ticks all those boxes and is now set to demonstrate its challenger spirit on the track.

Jota Sport, the race engineering team that will run the cars in the 2011 series, took 400 hours to build the shell to a specification that ensured it was 17 times stronger than required by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).  During the development they faced a number of engineering challenges such as suspension adjustments, integrating the six speed sequential paddle shift gearbox, and lowering the engine.  

Jota Sport examined every nut and bolt to reduce component weight and then match the power to the weight to give a light and powerful MX-5 GT race car.


 


 


The completed MX-5 GT features a modified Mazda engine to produce 275bhp, a six speed sequential paddle shift gearbox, carbon doors and Polycarbonate windows.


 


Weighing in at just 850kg, the Mazda MX-5 GT race car will accelerate from 0-to-60mph in just three seconds and hit a top speed of 160mph


 


Weight saving strategies such as, the removal of interior components, reducing component weight and dipping the shell in acid lost 15kg from the MX-5 race car


 


FIA approved safety equipment including a roll cage, race seats and harness, external electric cut-off and fire extinguisher, safety catches on the bonnet and boot lids


 


Running gear, rear axle, gearbox and engine have been modified to enhance performance.

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