Mazda MX-5 Base (1998) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1998 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $39,800 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 1026kg (2261.9 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, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,975 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,680 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,265 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,200 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 83
Engine Cc: 1839
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 85
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 12.7
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 48
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 2
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 26
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.6
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 144
Power Maximum Power Kw: 106
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 122
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 165
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 5.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 144
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9200
External Dimensions Front Track In: 55.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1415
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.2
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 48.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1225
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 156.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3975
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.1
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1680
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.7
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1440
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 31.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 9700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 89.2
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2265
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 942
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 49.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1250
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1086
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 49.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1263
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1026
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2262
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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