The first public appearance of the new Mazdaspeed Miata in North America was actually BEFORE these cars were officially introduced to the public. At the SEMA show in November 2003, the MSM sat alongside the new MX-5 Coupe destined for sale in Japan early in the new year. Both cars displayed were pre-production models as actual production didn't start until mid-January 2004. Here is the link to learn more about the introductions worldwide.
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