Mazda MX-5 II (NB) photos

1998 — 2005 · roadster

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specifications

109–178

7.9 s

best 0–100

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Mazda MX-5 II (NB), yellow, top view, interior — photo 33469

MX5 — 1998 Top view of the interior of an open convertible featuring a left-hand drive setup, black dashboard, and three-spoke steering wheel.

About this generation

Evolution of the bestseller with a smoother design.

The second generation lost pop-up headlights for pedestrian safety and aerodynamic improvement. The car became more powerful, received a heated glass rear window, and a reinforced body.

Specifications

13 in 2 body styles

Roadster NB 9 specifications

3955 mm155.7 in

Length

1680 mm66.1 in

Width

1225 mm48.2 in

Height

2265 mm89.2 in

Wheelbase

144 l5.1 cu ft

Trunk

140 mm5.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.6

109hp(81 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.7 s

Torque: 138 Nm (102 lb-ft)
Top speed: 191 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B6-ZE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1010 kg (2227 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 196 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.6

109hp(81 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 138 Nm (102 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B6-ZE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1040 kg (2293 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.8

138hp(103 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.0 s

1998–2000

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-4W
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1025 kg (2260 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 204 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

1.8

138hp(103 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

1998–2000

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-4W
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1035 kg (2282 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

1.8

138hp(103 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.5 s

1998–2000

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-4W
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.8

143hp(107 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.4 s

2000–2005

Torque: 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-Z3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1065 kg (2348 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.8

143hp(107 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.4 s

2000–2005

Torque: 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
Top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-Z3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.8

143hp(107 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.9 s

2000–2005

Torque: 168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-Z3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 226 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

Mazdaspeed MX-5 Turbo

178hp(133 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD

2004–2005

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-Z3 Turbo
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1145 kg (2524 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

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Coupe NB 4 specifications

3955 mm155.7 in

Length

1680 mm66.1 in

Width

1245 mm49.0 in

Height

2265 mm89.2 in

Wheelbase

140 mm5.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

Coupe 1.6

109hp(81 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 138 Nm (102 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B6-ZE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

Coupe 1.6

109hp(81 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 138 Nm (102 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B6-ZE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

Coupe 1.8

158hp(118 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

Coupe 1.8 Turbo

170hp(127 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1840 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BP-Z3 Turbo
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1110 kg (2447 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

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