What's the news?
Brodie Brittain Racing (BBR in short), the well-known tuner, has introduced two performance kits for the Mazda MX-5. BBR says the retrofit turbocharger kits bring similar performance to the limited edition GT270 MX-5. Available in two versions, namely stage one and stage two, these performance kits are for models made between 2005 and 2014. These upgrades are reversible, in case you want to return the car to its stock condition.
Mechanicals
The first kit, called Stage One, uses a turbocharger and takes the power output to 262hp while maximum torque becomes 305Nm on the 2.0-litre MX-5. The 1.8-litre engined car gets a maximum of 231hp and 282Nm. BBR also states that the exhaust noise on this one is a tad quieter than the stock car, which makes it a great option for those who want a power increase without the car being too loud. Having said that, there's a Supersport exhaust package available too for those that want the opposite.
Taking the performance a level above is the Stage Two kit. This is available for both 1.8- and 2.0-litre models. While it uses the same parts as the Stage One turbo kit, an uprated clutch means that on the 2.0-litre engined variant, the maximum power can be turned up to 302hp and maximum torque to 344Nm. In the case of the 1.8-litre car, the figures stand at 264hp and 314Nm.
Anything else?
Both the upgrade packages can be installed at BBR's HQ in Brackley or at select BBR-approved Mazda dealerships and MX-5 specialists. A DIY kit is also available for the export markets and those who understand the MX-5 well and are ready to use the spanner and ratchet. Pricing for the Stage One kit is £4,995 while the DIY kit can be had for £4,395. In case of the Stage Two kit, expect to pay £6,695 or £5,795 for the DIY kit. A 12-month warranty is applicable on both kits.
BBR also has a Buy Back offer on BBR-upgraded cars, promising to offer current trade price for any MX-5 (2005-2014) and 50 per cent of the turbocharger upgrade. The only condition is that the rest of the car should be standard or modified by BBR only.
Paranjay Dutt - 17 Feb 2014