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    Mazda MX-5 Limited Edition (1996) price & specs

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    $43,500†
    1.8L petrol2D Convertible5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Limited Edition

    Overview

    The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Limited Edition is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sport built in Japan with prices starting at $43,500 before on-road costs.

    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

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    Power to Weight
    96.74 - 99.69 kW/t
    77.11 kW/t
    107.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    92 litres
    92 litres
    224 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    9 - 10 years
    2 years
    10 years

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    Dimensions

    SpecificationMeasurement
    Wheelbase2,265 mm

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    Limited Edition

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $43,500†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
    Maximum Power (kW): 98
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 155
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Wheelbase (in): 89.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2265

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Number of Bands: 2
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Seek: yes
    Seek Scan: yes
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Integrated: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Cushion

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

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