The turbo Miata was an early 90's with a custom turbo out of Grand Junction. (Western Colorado.) I guess the guy out there does only Miata's. The owner said it was 250HP. Custom intercooler, 18" X 245 series rubber. It could EASILY spin the rear tires from a stop, and was just ridiculous after that. Keep in mind that an early Miata was only about 2200 lbs curb weight. The Porsche I drove in Houston, so not a fair comparison to altitude in Denver, but if I had to pick 0-60 between the Miata, Ferrari, and Porsche, I'd go with the Miata. It was also REALLY loud, handled great, and rode like an old buckboard.

I have not driven a new C55, but they say it is about the same as the C32, but with a bit more torque, which is to say - FAST!

Mike

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Mike in Denver
'93 400E Now DEAD - Rear ended and totalled.
Replaced by '02 C32 AMG - FAST!