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MX-5 1.6 (NB)
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MX-5 1.6 (NB)

NB · 1998–2001RWD

Entry NB sold in several markets with a 1.6-litre four of about 110 hp. The smaller engine gave a lower-cost roadster while keeping the fixed-headlamp body and rear-drive manual chassis.

108 hpPower
1998-2001Year
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MX-5 1.6 (NB), every angle

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

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.6L B6 I4
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Power108 hp
Dimensions & body
Height · 1228 mm
Length · 3945 mm
Wheelbase · 2265 mm
Width1678 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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