Tom Matano, Mazda MX-5 Designer, Dies at 76
www.carsandhorsepower.com
Celebrating Tom Matano’s life and design philosophy—from the iconic MX-5 Miata to mentoring future designers, his impact on automotive culture endures.

Tom Matano, the automotive designer who helped create one of the most beloved roadsters in history, the original Mazda MX-5 Miata, has died at the age of 76. His passing marks the end of a career that reshaped how many thinks about what a sports car can and should be: lightweight, driver-focused, emotionally resonant, and joyously simple.

  • Anissem@lemmy.ml
    13·
    14 days ago

    I’m part of a sim race league and we just picked the MX-5 as the car for this season. I’ll try to do the MX-5 justice for Tom, RIP.

    • y0kai@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      6·
      14 days ago

      Can I ask the league, game, and plat form?

      I lost all my racing friends when I switched from Playstation to PC :(

      • Anissem@lemmy.ml
        8·
        14 days ago

        This season we’re using iRacing, last season was Le Mans Ultimate, all on PC. The main member that organizes the league is crazy talented and even helps with training, it’s a ton of fun to be a part of. The group is a discord gaming group centered around people older than 30 in various games. If you’re curious the group has a website: Over 30 Clan Maybe I’ll see you on the track!