Mazda Roadster NCEC 2.0 i (170 Hp)
Mazda Roadster:
The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward".
Produced at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, the MX-5 debuted in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was created under the design credo Jinba ittai, meaning "unity of horse and rider". Noted for its small, light, balanced and minimalist design, the MX-5 has often been described as a successor to the 1950s and 1960s Italian and British roadsters, with the Lotus Elan serving as a design benchmark....(Read more on Wikipedia)
NCEC Overview:
Mazda Roadster (NCEC). With 189 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(NB: 1998 - 2005).
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | Roadster |
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| Generation: | NCEC |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (170 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2005 |
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| End of production: | 2015 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Roadster |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 6700 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 85.1 Hp/l [40mm more] |
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| Torque: | 189 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LF-VE More details about the engine LF-VE |
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| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 83.1 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3995 mm mm [40mm more] |
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| Width: | 1720 mm mm [40mm more] |
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| Height: | 1245 mm mm [10mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2330 mm mm [65mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1490 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Tires size | 205/50 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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