The year 1987 saw more Mazdas in ARC contention and more outright wins, at the NSW and SA events. However, a poor final round again in Victoria relegated Mazda convert Wayne Bell, who had ditched his ...
Since we first saw it, rumor has emerged that it updated 458, reportedly called 458 M, may follow the lead of the recently revised California by using its turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine.
But while the Turbo was eventually out-competed by four-wheel-drive Group B machines, its legacy as one of the greats has endured to this day. It's clear that the model had a strong impact too ...