I n the early 1990s, Mazda was on a roll. The brand was producing some of the most exciting cars in its history, each ...

At the center of it all is the AJ30 3.0-liter V6, chosen specifically to maintain the MX-5's renowned balance and driving characteristics.

The engine itself is a 3-litre Jaguar AJ-V6, a derivation of Ford’s contemporary ... in contrast to the iron block of the original Mazda four-cylinder. Bruce says that, shorn of its ancillaries ...