Mazda2's Swarm SEMA
With Ford’s Fiesta may be snagging all the headlines lately, it’s easy to forget that Mazda has their own new sub compact to boast about.
So, in an effort to remind the car buying public that they’ve got a pretty decent little car to offer, Mazda has brought a few Mazda2s to SEMA; two of which might give some indication of what to expect from an upcoming (and rumoured) Mazdaspeed2.
The more hard core Mazda2 Evil Track car was envisioned as a fully equipped car for series racing, and all required safety equipment to meet SCCA and NASA competition regulations. This iteration was inspired by the Mazda2 Evil concept which debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2009. The Mazda2 Evil Track car has an enhanced motorsport aesthetic achieved through Mazda race-inspired graphics and colors.
The car is equipped with a Mazda Design aero body kit, including side skirts, front and rear air-dam and carbon fiber rear deck spoiler. Modifications include H&R race suspension and coil over kit, AWR full custom safety cage, Sparco Circuit pro seat, steering wheel, safety harness and fire system, AIM MXL Pista data acquisition system, race-tuned Magna-flow exhaust, 949 6UL 15x9 lightweight wheels and 225/45/15 Hoosier race tires.
Slightly more realistic though is this; the Mazda2 Street. A streetwise, urban sport inspired version of the highly successful Mazda2, this new tougher street version is reinforced visually by using smaller diameter light weight 949 6UL 15x9 wheels and wide profile Toyo Proxes RA-1 R-compound tires. The aesthetic enhanced through the use of a light gray, superfine metallic body color and matte graphic accents.
If ever to become a reality, a Mazdaspeed2 will most likely combine some aspects of both cars; borrowing heavily on Mazda’s motorsports involvement with a strong emphasis on handling as well as straight line performance.
