Mazda MX-5 1998–2001

2 generation (NB)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryJapan

Steering wheel positionLeft/Right

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1839 cm3 Gasoline

Power138 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

Max power (kW)103 kW

Engine power138 hp

Engine power140 PS

Maximum torque162 N*m

Capacity1839 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4500 RPM

Max power at RPM6500 RPM

Cylinder bore83.0 mm

Stroke cycle85.0 mm

Compression ratio9.5

Engine codeBP-ZE

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Curb weight1025 kg

Height1225 mm

Full weight1265 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 gear6

Turning circle9.2 m

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.0 l

Max speed205 km/h

Fuel tank capacity50 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.2 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.0 s

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.5 l

Fuel92

Emission standardsEURO II

Cruising rangefrom 440 to 740 km

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

Select a grade to see its included features. A check means standard equipment; a cross means optional or not specified.