Overview
The 1997 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan and when it was new had prices starting at $46,355.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 98 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 155 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 48L fuel tank
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1230mm (48.4 inches) in height, 3975mm (156.5 inches) in length, 1675mm (65.9 inches) in width with a 2265mm (89.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 980kg (2160.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 H front tyres and 185/60 R14 H rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI-POINT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1839 |
| Size (L) | 1.8L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 98kW |
| Power RPM | 6500 |
| Torque | 155Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 5 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Wishbone |
| Suspension Rear | Wishbone |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | rear |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | - |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.6 |
| Tank Size (L) | 48 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | - |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 185/60 R14 H |
| Tyre Rear | 185/60 R14 H |
| Front Rim Size | 6x14 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6x14 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1230 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3975 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1675 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2265 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9140 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 980 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front (mm) | 1410 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1430 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | 80 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 1997-07-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | ADR 79/01 |