The first-gen Mazda MX-5 Miata arrived on the scene 35 years ago ... A gigantic turbo and a plethora of cool mods make this RX-3 the most badass rotary-powered car you'll see this week.

Mazda is already planning the fifth generation of the evergreen sports car, and there are no plans to stray from the formula.

An aluminum engine allows additional cylinder count, and more than double the factory Mazda horsepower ... of a first-generation Miata, a long list of supporting mods is critical.

The Mazda Miata is beloved for being tiny and light, a combination of qualities most modern automakers seem to avoid like the plague. It's never been the fastest car, but who really needs that?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, also known simply as the Miata, is a two-seat convertible sports car that has been in production for more than 35 years. Mazda introduced the first-generation MX-5 in 1989 as ...