Mazda MX-5 NB 1.8i 1998-2005 specifications

Engine: (BP-4W): 4 cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, aluminium head & block, longitudal at front, catalytic converter

Bore & Stroke: 78mm x 83.6mm

Displacement: 1,840cc / 112.284cu in

Compression ratio: 9.5 to 1

Carburation: Petrol, Bosch LH-Jetronic petrol injection

Max power: 138bhp at 7,000rpm,

Torque: 119 lbs/ft at 4,500rpm

Max speed: 127mph / 205km/h

0-100km: 8.5secs

O.F.C.: 33.2mpg (Imp.) / 11.8km/l

Transmission: RWD, 5-speed, all synchro, final drive: 4.1

Steering: rack and pinion, 9.2m / 30.15ft turning circle

Suspension: independent, coil & double wishbone, anti-roll bars front and rear

Brakes: PA, hydraulic, front: ventilated disc, rear: solid disc. ABS

Construction: all steel monocoque, aluminium bonnet

Wheels & tyres: 6J x 15in, 5-spoke alloy, 195/50 R15 82V tyres

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 89.2in

Track F: 1,405mm /55.3in, R: 1,430mm / 56.7in

Overall length: 3,975mm / 156.3in

Overall width: 1,680mm / 66.1in

Overall height: 1,225mm / 48.2in

Ground clearance: 130mm / 5.1in

Kerb weight: 1,100kg / 2,425 lbs

Fuel tank: 50 litres / 11 UK gal

NB Production: 1998-2003, Hiroshima, Japan.