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MX-5
1998 Mazda
MX-5
Japan
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
NB
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
134 Nm (99 lb-ft)
Top speed
191 km/h
(119 mph)
0–60 mph
9.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
(156.5 in)
Width
1,680 mm
(66.1 in)
Height
1,225 mm
(48.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,265 mm
(89.2 in)
Curb weight
990 kg
(2,183 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-20
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
1,597 cc
3.6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
83.6 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
90,000 km
(55,923 mi)
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
2 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
193 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Turning Circle
9.2 m
Ground Clearance
101 mm
(4.0 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Squeeze
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
Mazda
313 vehicles
Head Room, Front
942 mm
(37.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,087 mm
(42.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,262 mm
(49.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,255 kg
(2,767 lb)
Cargo Capacity
265 kg
(584 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Mazda Platforms
NB
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Windows
Tinted Windows
Yes
Other Equipment
Antenna
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Cabriolet Top Colour
Black
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
54.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
88 - 118 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Climate Control
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
CD
Connectivity › Media Format
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Type
Monochrome
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
12V Outlet
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
144 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Overall Score
25.09
ANCAP Safety Rating
4
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
11.19
Side Impact
13.91
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
0
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
MX-5
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Manual
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Convertible
Variant
MX-5 Standard
1990–2026
MX-5 Convertible Generations
2 of 7
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NB
1998–2000
Year
1998
Powertrain
1.6 Manual
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
