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About this generation

Third generation with a new platform and an optional hardtop.

Built on the RX-8 base, the MX-5 NC became more spacious and comfortable. For the first time, buyers were offered a Roadster Coupe (PRHT) version with a power-retractable hardtop.

Specifications

14 in 2 body styles

Roadster (Soft Top) NC 7 specifications

3995 mm157.3 in

Length

1720 mm67.7 in

Width

1245 mm49.0 in

Height

2330 mm91.7 in

Wheelbase

150 l5.3 cu ft

Trunk

135 mm5.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.8 MZR

125hp(93 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.6 s

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 1798 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L8-DE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1025 kg (2260 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 174 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

158hp(118 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2005–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1095 kg (2414 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 183 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

158hp(118 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2005–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 183 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

164hp(122 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s

2005–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1120 kg (2469 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.6 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 181 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.6 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1095 kg (2414 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 181 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 194 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1120 kg (2469 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 188 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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Roadster Coupe / PRHT NC 7 specifications

3995 mm157.3 in

Length

1720 mm67.7 in

Width

1255 mm49.4 in

Height

2330 mm91.7 in

Wheelbase

150 l5.3 cu ft

Trunk

135 mm5.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.8 MZR

125hp(93 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.9 s

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 194 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1798 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L8-DE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1065 kg (2348 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 174 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

158hp(118 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.2 s

2006–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 183 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

158hp(118 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.2 s

2006–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1135 kg (2502 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 183 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 MZR

164hp(122 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.2 s

2006–2008

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1125 kg (2480 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 181 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 181 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 MZR

165hp(123 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.2 s

2008–2015

Torque: 188 Nm (139 lb-ft)
Top speed: 194 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: LF-VE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1155 kg (2546 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 188 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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