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New York 2014: Mazda Skyactiv Chassis Live Shots
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Cameron Aubernon
(IC: employee)
Published: April 17th, 2014
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While Mazda’s new MX-5 Miata’s debut will have to wait another day, the iconic roadster’s new Skyactiv Chassis made the rounds at the 2014 New York Auto Show.
As demonstrated, the new chassis places the engine further back toward the center while providing the upcoming Miata with a lower center of gravity and 220 pounds in weight savings over the outgoing chassis. Front and rear suspensions have been reworked, and steering improvements have been made, including the introduction of electric power steering.
Cameron Aubernon
Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.
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Published April 17th, 2014 12:14 PM
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Me trying to keep an open mind- What production (drivers) car ever made was made better by electric steering?
How do we know power steering won't be optional?