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    Mazda MX-5 Base (1998) price & specs

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    $46,450†
    1.8L petrol2D Convertible5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1998 Mazda MX-5 Base 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 $46,450 before on-road costs.

    This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 106 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Mazda MX-5 measures 1225mm (48.2 inches) in height, 3975mm (156.5 inches) in length, 1680mm (66.1 inches) in width with a 2265mm (89.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1048kg (2310.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 195/50 R15 front tyres and 195/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    101.15 - 103.31 kW/t
    57.24 kW/t
    155.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    144 litres
    144 litres
    405 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    9 - 10 years
    2 years
    10 years

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    Dimensions

    3,975 mm
    1,680 mm
    1,225 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,975 mm
    Overall Width1,680 mm
    Overall Height1,225 mm
    Wheelbase2,265 mm
    Turning Circle9,200 mm

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    Base

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

    $46,450†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 37

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Capacity (L): 48

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 144
    Maximum Power (kW): 106
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    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
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    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

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.1
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 144

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.2
    Overall Height (in): 48.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1225
    Overall Length (in): 156.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3975
    Overall Width (in): 66.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1680
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 31.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9700
    Wheelbase (in): 89.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2265

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Chrome

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Foam/Plastic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Mechanical

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1048
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2310

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Plastic

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

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

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

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

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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