The 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT is a rear-wheel drive two-door convertible that was released to the Australian market on 01/11/2020 classified as a MX5V. The MX-5 is regarded as a sports up to 80k built in Japan with prices starting at A$48,100 before on-road costs.
The MX-5 is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 2.0L INLINE 4 engine that has 135 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 205 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. MAZDA claims the MX-5 RF GT uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 162g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 652km per full tank.
The MX-5 measures 1235mm (48.6 inches) in height, 3915mm (154.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2310mm (90.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1087kg (2396.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 RF GT comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT has a 150mm ground clearance. It has a final gear ratio of 2.866.
The MX-5 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0ND2E7600123456.
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Details | |
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Price | A$48,100 |
Series | MX5V |
Body Style | two-door convertible |
Release date | 01/11/2020 |
Discontinued date | - |
Drive type | RWD |
VIN plate location | Driver Side Front Floor |
Compliance plate location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
VIN Example | JM0ND2E7600123456 |
Country of origin | Japan |
Segment | SPORTS UP TO 80K |
Safety ANCAP rating | 5 stars |
Number of doors | 2 |
Seating capacity | 2 |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Engine Specifications | |
Type | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ |
Size | 1998cc, 2.0L |
Power @ RPM | 135kW @ 7000rpm (181.0 hp) |
Torque @ RPM | 205Nm @ 4000rpm (151.2 lb-ft) |
Cylinders | four-cylinder |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Valves | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
Euro Rating | EURO 5 |
Compression ratio | 13 |
Power/weight ratio | 124.2kw/tonne |
Bore/stroke | 83.5mm × 91.2mm (3.3in × 3.6in) |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Drivetrain and Wheels | |
Transmission | Six-speed Manual |
Drive type | rear-wheel drive |
Steering type | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
Turning circle | 9.4m (30.8 ft) |
Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Brake (rear) type | DISC |
Front tyre & wheel size | 205/45 R17 - 7x17 |
Rear tyre & wheel size | 205/45 R17 - 7x17 |
Front suspension type | Double wishbone, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
Rear suspension type | Multi-link system, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Fuel Specifications | |
Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
Fuel tank capacity | 45L |
Fuel consumption (combined average) | 6.9L / 100km |
Fuel consumption city (average) | 9.4L / 100km |
Fuel consumption highway (average) | 5.5L / 100km |
Vehicle range | 652.2km (405.3 miles) |
Emission standard | EURO 5 |
E10 compatible | - |
CO2 emissions (combined) | 162g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (city) | 218g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (highway) | 130g / 100km |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Dimensions | |
Length | 3915mm (154.1 inches) |
Width | 1735mm (68.3 inches) |
Height | 1235mm (48.6 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2310mm (90.9 inches) |
Front track | 1495mm (58.9 inches) |
Rear track | 1505mm (59.3 inches) |
Ground clearance | 150mm (5.9 inches) |
Unladen weight | 1087kg (2396.4 lbs) |
Gross Vehicle Mass | - |
Gross Combination Mass | - |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Towing Capacity | |
Braked towing capacity | - |
Unbraked towing capacity | - |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Warranty | |
Warranty length | 60 months |
Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Servicing | |
Service interval (km) | 10,000 km |
Service interval (months) | 12 months |
Mazda MX-5 RF GT Options | |
Standard Features |
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