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
Power123 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Japan
Specifications
Engine
Engine power123 hp
Engine power125 PS
Maximum torque142 N*m
Capacity1598 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque5000 RPM
Max power at RPM6500 RPM
Cylinder bore78 mm
Stroke cycle83.6 mm
Max power (kW)92 kW
Compression ratio9.4
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1035 kg
Height1225 mm
Full weight1255 kg
Clearance130 mm
Front track width1405 mm
Back track width1430 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
Length3975 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA54.1 4x100 mm
Body typeRoadster
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.8 l
Max speed191 km/h
Fuel tank capacity50 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.1 l
Fuel95
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.7 s
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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