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Subaru-swapped Miata goes off-roading

The glorious Mazda MX-5 Miata can do plenty of things, but veering off the trodden path and into the wilderness is not one of its strengths. This insane custom job fixes that!

The author of the video says he got his hands on a totaled Subaru Impreza WRX and instantly knew it was his chance to build a true Frankenstein monster of a car. He took a Miata, dismantled its inline engine and RWD drivetrain, and put Subaru components inside instead. Easier said than done, of course: actually fitting everything inside the miniature roadster was a challenge, but it went well.

The result is a Subaru-swapped Miata that drives all four wheels and rocks giant all-terrain tires on aftermarket rims inside cutout fenders. Impressive, isn’t it?