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The MX5 Roadster
The MX5 Roadster was first launched in 1989. The concept was to create an affordable, no compromise, modern sports car that was exceptional fun to drive yet cheap to maintain.
With this design brief in mind Mazda created probably the most successful modern sports car in the world. Outstanding good looks and the Japanese reputation for reliability is what make the MX5 such a modern day success story.
The MX5 has a 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, fuel injected engine delivering 118BHP. With an all up weight of just 950kg and a 0-60mph around the 9 second mark the car delivers excellent performance yet it is affordable to the public and acceptable to the insurance companies.
Technical data
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0-60mph
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9.1secs
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Top Speed
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112 mph (limited)
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Braking 60-0
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137 feet
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1.6i Engine
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4 cyl 1597cc twin overhead cam
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Service Intervals
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6,000 and 12,000 miles
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Length
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13' 1" (3.98 metres)
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Width
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5' 6" (1.67 metres)
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MPG
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27 to 43 MPG
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Fuel Type
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Unleaded
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Tank Size
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11.9 gallons
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Range
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400 miles
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Brakes
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Power assisted front and rear
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Tyres
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14 inch (185/60*14)
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Car Weight
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2182 pounds
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Gears
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5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic
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Drive
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Rear wheel
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Ignition system
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Distributor less electronic ignition system
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Suspension
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Fully independent double wishbone suspension
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Steering
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Power assisted rack and pinion
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Remote Releases
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Fuel cap and boot
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Interior
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Black cloth or Tan / black leather on V-Special
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Colours Available from 1989-93
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Red, White, Blue, British Racing Green, Black, Silver
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Air Conditioning
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standard on imports
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T: 01803 868 311 E: sales@mx5cars.co.uk |
