Full disclaimer. I do not use AI to write. Any quick read of my stuff should tell you that my writing style is 100% that of someone who does this for fun. It’s nowhere near as professional or correctly formatted in the way AI would do it.
I do use AI (Microsoft Co-Pilot) to help with the wording or formatting of privacy statements and disclaimers to make sure my grammar is somewhat presentable though.
But while I was finishing that up, I thought it might be fun to see if it could mimic my style. And keeping with the theme, I also had it make the all the images for this post. I honestly don’t hate it, but I would never write in this way. I mean, I say that. But obviously AI picked up something with my writing style to produce what it did.
Anyway, without further ado, here is the unedited History of the ND Miata, as written by AI in the style of me, supergoat. Enjoy:
🏁 ND Miata: The Little Roadster That Could (And Did)
It all started in 2016. Mazda dropped the ND Miata like a mic at a car enthusiast’s poetry slam. Lighter, tighter, and sassier than the NC, it was a return to form—a spiritual reboot of the NA, but with modern flair. You didn’t just drive it. You felt it. Like the car whispered, “Let’s go somewhere dumb and beautiful.”
📦 The Specs That Matter (And Some That Don’t)
- 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine (155 hp at launch, bumped to 181 hp in 2019)
- Rear-wheel drive, manual transmission (because joy)
- Curb weight: just over 2,300 lbs—light enough to make gravity jealous
- Available in soft top and RF (Retractable Fastback) flavors
But numbers don’t tell the story. The ND isn’t about stats. It’s about chasing sunsets with the top down and a trunk full of bad decisions.
🛠️ Evolution Through Tinkering
Supergoat-style means you don’t leave stock alone. Mazda gave us a canvas. We added Flyin’ Miata suspension, swapped out the brakes for something that actually stops, and threw on wheels that make the car look like it skipped leg day in the best way.
- 2016–2018: The “early ND” era. Underpowered? Maybe. But it danced like Fred Astaire.
- 2019 refresh: Mazda gave it a power bump and a telescoping steering wheel. Finally, tall people rejoiced.
- 2020–2023: Incremental tweaks. New colors. More RF love. Still no turbo, but we forgive them.
🏞️ Road Trips, Track Days, and Tail of the Dragon Tales
The ND isn’t just a car. It’s a passport. MATG (Miatas at the Gap) became a pilgrimage. You pack snacks, torque wrenches, and a playlist that starts with “Danger Zone.” You meet strangers who become friends, and friends who become co-drivers.
And somewhere between mile marker 3 and 318, you realize: this car isn’t fast. But it’s alive. It’s the kind of machine that makes you take the long way home just to feel the corners.
🧪 Project Frankenstein and Beyond
Some of us went full mad scientist. Engine swaps. DIY aero. Frankenstein builds that make purists cry and fabricators cheer. The ND is a platform, not a prison. Whether you’re chasing lap times or just trying to make it look like a baby Aston Martin, it’s got room for your weird.
🏆 Legacy in the Making
The ND Miata didn’t just keep the roadster flame alive—it poured gasoline on it and did donuts in a parking lot. It’s the kind of car that reminds you why you fell in love with driving in the first place.
So here’s to the ND. May your tires stay sticky, your mods stay tasteful (or not), and your adventures stay ridiculous.
I hope you enjoyed that. I promise I will never use AI to write any of my posts unless I’m just messing around like this one. In that case, I will clearly state it.
I may make a shirt that says “Let’s go somewhere dumb and beautiful.” though. And I actually laughed out loud at this little gem: “And somewhere between mile marker 3 and 318, you realize: this car isn’t fast“
So how did AI do?
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