Spied in the Mazdaspeed booth at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas was this interesting teaser – a turbocharged Mazda 2 version. But wait, the standard fuel-sipping 1.5-liter engine has been replaced with the turbocharged 263-hp, 2.3-liter four from the Mazdaspeed 3. However fun having this much power on tap might be, we suspect that a massive dose of torque steer might make this beast a hair-raising ride.

Cool graphics on top and a complete make-over under the chassis features updated coil-overs and swaybars, making this Turbo2 an interesting and fun package.  Testing with our own Racing Beat suspension products installed on a Mazda 2 confirms that this project vehicle will certainly be one fun car to drive! If you’re not game for installing a turbo system on your Mazda 2 just yet, get your grin started with an update to the swaybars and springs on YOUR Mazda 2 today.

Racing Beat teamed up with Mazda USA during the 2011 Las Vegas SEMA Show on both the MX-5 Spyder and MX-5 Super20 project cars. Both vehicles featured Racing Beat Power Pulse Exhaust Systems, Racing Beat Exhaust Headers, and front and rear tubular sway bars.

The Super20 gets a fresh coat of paint this year as it makes it return to the SEMA show sporting flat black accents and a vibrant yellow outer skin. Under hood mechanicals remain the same with the standard 2.0 engine sporting both an RB header and exhaust.

The MX-5 Spyder featured a skimpy, weight-saving, low-profile fabric top, which begged to be removed for a more thrilling romp. Powered by the same MZR 2.0-liter four as the Super20, this engine differs as it’s been weened to sip BP isobutanol biofuel while breathing through a Racing Beat intake, header, and exhaust muffler.