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Mazda Mx-5 1.8

General information

ModelMazda Mx-5 1.8
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1839 ccm (112.22 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement1839 ccm (112.22 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque162.00 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3790 litres (1,001 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1025 kg (2,259.7 pounds)
Overall length3960 mm (155.9 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1240 mm (48.8 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval20,000 km
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