Mazda MX-5, 1998 - 2005
4.552Rating4.54% better than average rating of competitors (4.3)Review number: 2 RecommendsYes 0% No 100%
The second-generation model had to stay close to its roots - it had to remain cheap, light and also perfectly manageable. This is the formula for his success. The new MX-5 has been slightly increased, lost with folding headlights, made more similar to the RX-7 and got a more powerful engine. The car has become a bit more aerodynamic - the Cd factor drops to 0.36. Engine - 1.8 L with 106 kW (142 hp) and 157 Nm of torque with Mazda variable valve control system. The car was able to reach 100 km / h in 7.9 s and a top speed of 197 km / h, while the weight remained similar at 1,065 kg. Wider tires and improved suspension allowed the new model to achieve a centrifugal force of 0.88 G. A turbo variant was introduced in Japan in 2004, this rare model has 178 hp (133 kW) / 6000 rpm and an intercooler. Did the car pass the exam? This is certainly proven by the unfading popularity of the Mazda MX-5.