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MX-5 Mazdaspeed (NB)
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MX-5 Mazdaspeed (NB)

NB · 2001–2005RWD

Factory turbocharged NB, the only forced-induction MX-5 of its era, offered near the end of the NB run. A blown 1.8-litre four made about 178 hp, backed by a six-speed manual, Bilstein dampers, and unique wheels.

176 hpPower
2001-2005Year
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MX-5 Mazdaspeed (NB), every angle

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

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.8L BP-VET turbo I4
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power176 hp
Torque220 Nm
Dimensions & body
Height · 1225 mm
Length · 3975 mm
Wheelbase · 2265 mm
Width1680 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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