| Mazda MX5 1.8 (1999) |
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Country
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Japan
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Top Speed (mph)
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127
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0-60 mph
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8
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1/4 mile
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16.7
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BHP
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144 @7000rpm
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Torque lbft
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124 @5000rpm
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BHP per ton
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136
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MPG UK/US
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32/27
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1840/112
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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155.3
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Width (in)
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66
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Height (in)
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48.4
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2322
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| Additional Info: The Mk2 MX5 ran from 1998-2005 and had the model code NB. There were 1.6i’s with between 90-115bhp and 1.8i’s with between 130-146bhp. In 2001 the 1.8 got a VVT engine, increasing power to over 150bhp and there was also a slight facelift this year. There was also 100 MX5 SP’s for the Australian market in 2002 that produced 211bhp. In 2004 a Mazdaspeed Turbo in Japan rated at 178bhp was also produced and could get to 60 in around 7 seconds. |
