- The Mazda MX-5 NA gets a Porsche-inspired front end and a wide bodykit.
- Japanese company Heartbeat crafted the custom FRP parts for the unique build.
- The custom bodykit includes wider fenders, a vented hood, and a large rear wing.
The Mazda MX-5 NA is a desirable – yet still affordable – classic, but a body shop from Japan wanted to create something more intriguing. As a result, the two-seater roadster gained a custom bodykit that looks a bit Porsche-like.
The Mazda MX-5 NA has long been a desirable, budget-friendly classic, offering a fun driving experience without breaking the bank. But in typical Japanese tuning fashion, a body shop has decided that “good enough” just wasn’t enough. They’ve added a custom bodykit that transforms this little roadster into something more eye-catching, with a Porsche-like persona.
Gone are the signature pop-up headlights, replaced by a set of oval-shaped units lifted from the first-gen R50 Mini Hatch. Interestingly, the Morgan Aero 8 also shares these Mini headlights, though earlier models of the Aero used the more recognizable VW Beetle headlights. It’s a quirky touch, but it works, sort of.
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The modified Mazda features a custom bumper with an integrated splitter, a vented hood, and a set of custom front fenders to go with the new Mini-sourced headlights. While the overall styling might be a bit divisive, you can’t argue that the kit gives the Miata a unique look, reminiscent of Porsche’s classic front-end styling.
True to form, no self-respecting JDM body kit would be complete without a set of bolt-on fender extensions. These are paired with deeper side skirts and a fresh set of four-spoke alloy wheels, all contributing to the car’s unique appearance.
Photos: Heartbeat BP Custom & Repair
The rear of the car also gets some attention. A black trim piece houses quad round taillights, while the rear bumper is bulked up and fitted with a diffuser. But the pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the oversized rear wing, perched high on the stock MX-5 deck.
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This particular bodykit comes from Heartbeat, a Japanese custom shop, and is made from fiber-reinforced plastic. According to the photos shared on the shop’s social media, the kit has gained quite a following over the years, as it’s been fitted to several NA Miatas. In fact, the first Porsche-inspired MX-5 build appears to date back to 2014.
While the cost of this conversion remains a mystery, potential customers can always reach out to the shop for more details. After all, if you’re looking to give your Miata the Porsche treatment, you can’t put a price on… well, actually, you can, but the question is, are you willing to?