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Mazda MX-5 1.6L

(1999 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MazdaIssued from1999
ModelMX-5 1.6LIssued until
SerieMX-5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMazda Motor Corp.CountryJP,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3975 mm / 156.5 in / 156.5 inGround clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in
Width1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.75
Height1225 mm / 48.2 in / 48.2 inTotal (curb) weight1035 kg / 2282 lb / 2282 lb
Wheelbase2265 mm / 89.2 in / 89.2 inDry weight
Track front1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inFuel capacity50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerMazdaValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke83.6 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.4 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power80.5 kW / 109.4 hp / 109.4 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque134.0 Nm / 98.8 lbft / 98.8 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output79.4 kW / 108.0 bhp / 108.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output67.6 kW/l / 1.506 bhp/cu in / 1.506 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque83.85 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.10

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed191 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio104.35 kW/ton / 141.88 bhp/ton / 141.88 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h9.70 s / 9.70 s / 9.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock2.65Turning circle9.20 m / 30.18 ft / 30.18 ft
Suspension frontI.DW.ARB.Suspension rearI.DW.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda MX-5 1.6L

 
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