The Japanese company is preparing a surprise for the Goodwood Festival Speed, an event which is just around the corner.
The new MX-5 GT Concept goes as a road legal model and packs a revised 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit offering 205 horsepower. The unit is coupled to a standard manual transmission, all the modifications being made by Jota Sport specialists.
![Mazda MX-5 GT Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/06/Mazda-MX-5-GT-Concept-2.jpg)
On the other hand, the Japanese roadster gets an orange finish with a carbon fiber front splitter, boot spoiler and rear diffuser, new alloy wheels in a black finish and also a black hard top.
![Mazda MX-5 GT Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/06/Mazda-MX-5-GT-Concept-1.jpg)
Inside, there are numerous carbon fiber components and also a pair of Recaro seats. Mazda will race the new MX-5 GT Concept at the hill climb competition but in the First Glance category.
![Mazda MX-5 GT Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/06/Mazda-MX-5-GT-Concept-3.jpg)
“Drivers for the Goodwood Festival of Speed are regular Mazda racers Mark Ticehurst and Owen Mildenhall and kart racer Jade Paveley, who at just 19 years-old, is one of the youngest drivers at the festival,” says Mazda.
![Mazda MX-5 GT Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/06/Mazda-MX-5-GT-Concept-4.jpg)