When the NA hit the streets life was simpler back then, an MX-5 could be a less cautious. Everyone discovered that running around topless was a lot of fun (not just something reserved for those who grew up in the 60s). The MX-5s form hadn’t time to mature, it was boyish, flat and basic. At night the NA would pop out…

The SP MX-5 were more of a bolt on turbo kit, not as extensive as the modifications to the MSM, comparison between the povo pack MX-5 and the SP/SE is located here: http://www.mx5cartalk.com/SP_SE_Comparison/

90-91 Mazda UK released a “factory” turbo with a BBR (Brodie Brittain Racing) Turbo Conversion. In 2002 Mazda Australia created the MX-5 SP Turbo. Only 100 of these cars were built. By the time the Mazdaspeed was built Mazda had plenty of experience with Turbo BP motors. A lot of effort was put into controlling blow…