New York 2014: Mazda Skyactiv Chassis Live Shots

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 17th, 2014

new york 2014 mazda skyactiv chassis live shots

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.

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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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Robc123 on Apr 17, 2014

Me trying to keep an open mind- What production (drivers) car ever made was made better by electric steering?

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- Bumpy ii on Apr 18, 2014
  
  Compared to what? A manual rack, or a hydraulic power rack? You can count the current production cars with straight manual racks in the US on one hand.
  
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- MBella on Apr 18, 2014
  
  @bumpy ii I'm pretty sure that it's zero. I am not aware of any car sold today with manual steering.
  
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Qest on Apr 19, 2014

How do we know power steering won't be optional?

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