A Japanese tuner has fitted a Ferrari 360 V8 into a second-generation Mazda MX-5, creating an unusual and highly bespoke Miata built by Daddy Motor Works.
Engine and drivetrain
The swap uses Ferrari Tipo F131 hardware sourced from a crashed Ferrari 360 that Daddy Motor Works acquired at a Yahoo auction. The owner initially requested a Mazda six-cylinder, but long waiting lists led the team to consider alternatives including a Honda NSX V6 and General Motors LS engines before the Ferrari option was chosen.
The workshop retains a manual transmission setup, pairing the F131 V8 to a six-speed manual gearbox taken from a Toyota GR86. Daddy Motor Works reports the F131 adds roughly 30 kilograms compared with the stock MX-5 engine, a difference that the team says does not unduly upset the car's balance. The exact power output of this specific installation has not been confirmed by the builder.
The standard Ferrari 360 Modena engine is rated at approximately 400 hp and 373 Nm of torque, figures that provide a reference for the donor unit.
Chassis, body and interior
Visually the car is based on the second-generation MX-5 but the front end has been styled to resemble the first-generation model. A hood air intake was sourced from a Subaru WRX. Daddy Motor Works highlights a distinctive, high-revving Ferrari character to the engine note, which contrasts with typical Miata swaps.
- Fully upgraded suspension
- Handmade custom exhaust
- Redesigned cabin with bespoke engineering and finish
- Hood scoop borrowed from Subaru WRX
The builder describes the completed car as a highly engineered, one-off project that may be unique worldwide.
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