Mazda MX-5 Base (2009) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 2009 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 $42,460 before on-road costs.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 192g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 617km per full tank
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1245mm (49.0 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1129kg (2489.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,330 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
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Explore Mazda MX-5 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 192
Engine
Engine Bore: 87.5
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: Mzr I4
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 83.1
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.6
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 160
Power Maximum Power Kw: 118
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 188
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: 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: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: NC
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 5.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 150
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9400
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1490
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.8
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 49.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1245
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 158.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4020
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1720
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 91.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2330
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Mica
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
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
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1129
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2489
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
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