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MX-5 1.6 (NA)
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MX-5 1.6 (NA)

NA · 1989–1993RWD

The entry NA car used Mazda's 1.6-litre DOHC four, roughly 115 hp sent to the rear wheels through a quick-shifting five-speed. Kerb weight near 950 kg kept the first roadster light and eager.

114 hpPower
1989-1993Year
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MX-5 1.6 (NA), every angle

MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.6 (NA)Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.6L B6ZE I4
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power114 hp
Torque136 Nm
Dimensions & body
Height · 1230 mm
Length · 3950 mm
Wheelbase · 2265 mm
Width1675 mm
Doors2
Seats2

STORY

Launched in 1989, the MX-5 (Miata/Roadster) revived the affordable lightweight roadster and became the best-selling two-seat sports car in history. Built around Mazda's front-engine, rear-drive 'jinba ittai' philosophy of driver-and-car unity, it has run continuously across four generations, prized for balance and low weight over outright power.

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