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Mazda MX-5 III (NC)

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 i 16V (126 KM) Selected Gasoline 126 KM 2005–2008
2.0 i 16V (167 KM) Selected Gasoline 167 KM 2005–2008
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 2005–2008
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 2005–2008

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V (126 KM)

Gasoline · 2005–2008

Engine power
126 KM
Engine displacement
1,798 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Maximum speed
196 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Version
MX-5 III (NC)
Engine
1.8 i 16V (126 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2008
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
196 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L828
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1798 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
83.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.7 l
Power
126 KM @ 6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Minimum trunk capacity
150 l
Curb weight
1055 kg
Gross weight
1355 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1245 mm
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i 16V (167 KM)

Gasoline · 2005–2008

Engine power
167 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Version
MX-5 III (NC)
Engine
2.0 i 16V (167 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2008
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
167 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Minimum trunk capacity
150 l
Curb weight
1146 kg
Gross weight
1396 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1245 mm
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/45 ZR17 84 W
Rim size
7J x 17 ET 55
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i 16V R5 (160 KM)

Gasoline · 2005–2008

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
188 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Version
MX-5 III (NC)
Engine
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2008
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.6 l
Power
160 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
188 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Minimum trunk capacity
150 l
Curb weight
1055 kg
Gross weight
1355 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1245 mm
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i 16V R6 (160 KM)

Gasoline · 2005–2008

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
188 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Version
MX-5 III (NC)
Engine
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2008
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.6 l
Power
160 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
188 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Minimum trunk capacity
150 l
Curb weight
1070 kg
Gross weight
1355 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1245 mm
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/45 R17
Rim size
7J x 17 ET 55
ABS
yes