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2000 Mazda MX5
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Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda has built the MX-5 Miata since 1989. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 2000 Mazda MX5 to the 2016 Mazda MX-5. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1989–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars, 3 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 145 hp in the 2000 MX5 to 160 hp in the 2016 MX-5. It got heavier along the way: 1,040 kg for the 2000 car, 1,130 kg for the 2016. The most powerful here is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 at 160 hp (119 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2016 Mazda MX-5, in 7.4 s.
Every MX-5 Miata in the catalog
2009 Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept
Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept is an answer to the world of automobiles and individual mobility moving towards energy efficiency, environmental compatibility and uncompromised safety - along with dynamic attributes and driving fun.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2012 Mazda MX-5 GT Concept
The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward".
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2013 Mazda MX-5
Photo: NetCarShow
2015 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Design Concept
The Mazda MX-5 (NC) is the third generation of the Mazda MX-5 manufactured from 2005 to 2015. At its introduction in 2005, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award and made Car and Driver's 10Best list from 2006 to 2013.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2016 Mazda MX-5
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 MX5 | 145 hp (108 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 8.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 1,040 kg (2,293 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | 24 mpg |
| 2009 MX-5 Superlight | 162 hp (121 kW) | 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | 7.8 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | 1,139 kg (2,511 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2012 MX-5 GT | 160 hp (119 kW) | 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | 7.9 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | 1,055 kg (2,326 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2013 MX-5 | 160 hp (119 kW) | 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | 7.9 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | 1,055 kg (2,326 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2015 MX-5 Accessories Design | 160 hp (119 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 7.3 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | 1,075 kg (2,370 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2016 MX-5 | 160 hp (119 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 7.4 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | 1,130 kg (2,491 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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