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Old 08-25-2009, 06:57 PM
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R57?

Where did the term "R57" come from?
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Old 08-25-2009, 10:04 PM
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Where did the term "R57" come from?
Check this out as it might help understand the R numbers...

http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/...-does-it-mean/
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Thanks for the R57 info!

Appreciate the link to the "R" info...I had an idea that the numbers were somehow connected to concept/development, etc. I had a 1st generation 96 Miata which was referred to as an "NA" so I am aware of the 'codes'...I love my R57!
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