Fortunately, the front engine, rear-wheel drive won. These two were the prototypes; the one up front was a working one while the one behind was just a model.

The first-generation Miata was introduced in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show and was in production until 1997. Its most prominent design was the retractable headlights.

An electric prototype of the MX-5 was created in 1993 with the help of Chugoku Electric Power. It could reach a top speed of 80 miles per hour and had a range of 110 miles. It's also essentially heavier, weighing around 3,109 pounds. Subsequently, a hydrogen MX-5 prototype MX-5 was also born.

The Miata M Speedster Concept was conceived in 1995 which featured a small windshield where the side mirrors were mounted on.

In 1996, the Miata M Coupe Concept was introduced at the New York Auto Show. It has a 1.8-liter engine that could produce 133 horsepower. Unfortunately, it never made it to the assembly line.

The second-generation Mazda MX-5 (codenamed NB) was introduced in 1997 but went on sale in 1998 as a 1999 model. It dropped the retractable headlights while sporting the same proportions of the MX-5 NA.

Debuted at the 2000 SEMA, the Miata Mono-Posto Concept imposes a retro-flavored single-seater body. It featured a turbocharged inline-four 1.8-liter engine with 190 horsepower, 243 pound-feet (330 Newton-meters) of torque.

Towards the end of the MX-5 NB's production, a coupe version was made but only sold in Japan. Only 179 units were made while only 63 units of the 160-hp 'S' version were produced.

The third-generation MX-5 NC was born in 1995 and went on production for 10 years until 2015. This was the first Miata to have a power retractable hard top version that we now know as the RF.

On its 20th anniversary, Mazda introduced the MX-5 Superlight Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It only has 126 hp but super lightweight, allowing it to go from 0 to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds.

The MX-5 GT Concept was unveiled in 2012. It was developed by race specialist Jota Sport. Apart from its specialized suspension and interior, its most notable trait was the 208-hp 2.0L engine that that resided under its hood.

The MX-5 Super25 Concept was conceived with endurance racing in mind. It was introduced in 2012 as a tribute to the brand's historic 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans win.

The current-generation MX-5 ND was unveiled in 2014 and considered one of the sexiest roadster in the market today. It has a retractable fastback (RF) version and comes with two engine choices. Its update came in 2018, the ND2, which gave the roadster more oomph with 181 hp.

The millionth unit of the Mazda MX-5 came off the production line on April 22, 2016 after 27 years and four generations of the world's best-selling roadster.

The MX-5 Spyder Concept was introduced at the 2015 SEMA alongside the Speedster Concept. It showcases the Miata's lightweight construction with its bikini top and carbon fiber aerodynamic body kits, allowing it to just weigh 2,299 lbs.

The Speedster Evolution was an attention-grabbing machine at the 2016 SEMA. Further stripping down on weight, the concept was claimed to be under the 2,000-lb mark. Even its aesthetic was stripped down, donning a white and black theme, inside and out.