The Mazda MX-5 NC: heavier, more comfortable, and the unsung hero of the Miata lineup ... an attention-grabbing Honda S2000-inspired front bumper and a host of custom tweaks.

front-engined, driver-centric two-seater design that was nimble in the corners and relatively quick in a straight line. The NC Miata was easily recognizable as an MX-5, but the model you see here ...