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Mazda MX-5 1.8L Sports

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.27 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1840 cc (112.284 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 146 PS (144.0 bhp) (107.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.20 s
0-100 mph 24.20 s
0-100 km/h 8.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.60 s @ 81.00
Standing km 30.50 s @ 171.00 km/h
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions 215.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 130.91 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 168.0 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm) @ 5000 rpm
bmep 1147.4 kPa (166.4 psi)
Specific torque 91.3 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.98
Unitary capacity 460 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2265 mm
wheelbase 89.2 in
Length (milimeters) 3975 mm
Length (inches) 156.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1680 mm
Width (inches) 66.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1225 mm
Height (inches) 48.2 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1100 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2425 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.650
Turning circle 9.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 17.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Sports PDF Manual
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Year 1999

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