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MX-5 1.8 (NA)
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MX-5 1.8 (NA)

NA · 1994–1997RWD

Later first-generation car fitted with the 1.8-litre BP engine, close to 130 hp, paired with the five-speed manual. The larger motor added torque over the original 1.6 while keeping the same compact rear-drive roadster layout.

129 hpPower
1994-1997Year
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MX-5 1.8 (NA), every angle

MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
MX-5 1.8 (NA)Exterior
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Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.8L BP I4
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power129 hp
Torque152 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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