Mazda MX-5 1998–2001

2 generation (NB)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryJapan

Steering wheel positionLeft/Right

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1598 cm3 Gasoline

Power109 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Japan

Trim

1.6 MT (110 PS)1.6 MT (125 PS)1.8 5MT (140 hp)1.8 5MT (142 hp)1.8 6MT (140 PS)1.8 6MT (142 hp)1.8 AT (142 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Engine power109 hp

Engine power110 PS

Maximum torque134 N*m

Capacity1598 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque5000 RPM

Max power at RPM6500 RPM

Cylinder bore78.0 mm

Max power (kW)81 kW

Stroke cycle83.6 mm

Compression ratio9.4

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Curb weight1015 kg

Height1225 mm

Full weight1255 kg

Clearance130 mm

Ground clearance140 mm

Front track width1405 mm

Front track1415 mm

Back track width1430 mm

Max trunk capacity144 l

Rear track1440 mm

Min trunk capacity145 l

Width1680 mm

Wheel size185/60 R14, 195/50 R15, 205/45 R16, 215/50 R15

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2265 mm

Payload240 kg

Length3975 mm

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA54.1 4x100 mm

Body typeRoadster

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Turning circle9.2 m

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed191 km/h

Fuel tank capacity50 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.7 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.7 l

Fuel92

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.7 s

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.7 l

Emission standardsEURO II

Cruising rangefrom 490 to 840 km

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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