(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | Mazda | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MX-5 1.8L Sports | Issued until | |
| Serie | MX-5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. | Country | JP,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3975 mm / 156.5 in / 156.5 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1225 mm / 48.2 in / 48.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1100 kg / 2425 lb / 2425 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2265 mm / 89.2 in / 89.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mazda | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.98 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1840 cm3 / 112.3 cu in / 112.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 460.00 cm3/cylinder / 28.071 cu in/cylinder / 28.071 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 107.4 kW / 146.0 hp / 146.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 168.0 Nm / 123.9 lbft / 123.9 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 105.9 kW / 144.0 bhp / 144.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 78.3 kW/l / 1.745 bhp/cu in / 1.745 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 91.30 Nm/l / 0.799 lbft/cu in / 0.799 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 130.91 kW/ton / 177.99 bhp/ton / 177.99 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 24.20 s / 24.20 s / 24.20 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 16.60 s / 16.60 s / 16.60 s (top 81 km/h / 50 mph / 50 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 30.50 s / 30.50 s / 30.50 s | CO2 emissions | 215 g/km / 346 g/mi / 346 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.65 | Turning circle | 9.20 m / 30.18 ft / 30.18 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda MX-5 1.8L Sports
