---
title: "BBR’s New Stage 1 Turbocharger Adds Nearly 100 Horsepower to the Mazda Miata"
description: "According to BBR, the Miata MX-5 will now hit 60 mph in 5 seconds flat."
date: "2017-04-21"
modified: "2017-04-21"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/9568/bbrs-new-stage-1-turbocharger-adds-nearly-100-horsepower-to-the-mazda-miata"
categories:
  - "Mazda News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "Convertible"
  - "mazda"
  - "miata"
  - "mx-5"
  - "Tuning"
---

# BBR’s New Stage 1 Turbocharger Adds Nearly 100 Horsepower to the Mazda Miata

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The [Mazda Miata MX-5](<https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/mx-5-miata/specs>) is a blast to drive but no one will try to argue that it is a fast car off the line. The 2.0-liter SKYACTIV four-cylinder makes 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, plenty of power to be peppy, but not enough to break records.

Now [BBR](<https://www.bbrgti.com/>) has released its [Stage 1 turbo upgrade](<https://www.bbrgti.com/news/bbr-launches-stunning-mazda-mx-5-miata-nd-stage-1-turbo-upgrade/>) to give the popular compact sports car a little more pep in its step. According to the press release, the Stage 1 turbocharger does not require heavy engine modification or engine removal for installation. Still, the turbocharger adds an astonishing 93 horsepower and 92 lb-ft of torque for a total of 248 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. This drastic increase in horsepower takes the Miata’s 0 to 60 mph time from approximately 6.4 seconds to 5 seconds flat.

If you plan on purchasing the BBR Stage 1 turbo upgrade, expect to shell out a healthy $5,633.00 or nearly 25 percent of the car’s total value (base trim).

https://youtube.com/embed/P48q4PTagHk

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

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