The Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) was unveiled at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed last week. The all-new model, which made its European debut following the world premiere in New York City in March, is the centerpiece of Mazda’s Goodwood exhibit. Dedicated to the past, present and future of the world’s all-time best selling roadster, the stand also features the one-millionth MX-5 ever produced as well as two concepts: the MX-5 Spyder; and MX-5 Speedster.
The MX-5 RF follows in the path of the retractable hardtop version of the previous-generation model. The new top closes and opens at the flip of a switch, even when the car is moving at up to 10 kilometers per hour. Like its predecessor, the MX-5 RF features one of the fastest retractable tops available, combining the practicality and convenience of a power roof with distinctive new lines that perfectly suit the Kodo-inspired body shared with the new-generation soft-top MX-5. Featuring steering and suspension tweaked in the name of refinement, the MX-5 RF handles every bit as well as its perfectly balanced sibling while (unsurprisingly) offering a far quieter cabin with the roof closed.