Mazda Roadster NR-A

Mazda announced that it will release the NR-A version Mazda Roadster for sale at its Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan in early April 2006. The Roadster is known as the MX-5 in overseas markets.

Designed with specifications that enable drivers to compete in NR-A category races after the addition of special racing kit, Mazda has been selling the base model NR-A Roadster since December 2001. Since then, the NR-A model Roadster has been favorably received by motorsports enthusiasts thanks to its reasonable cost and the added dimension of exhilarating driving possibilities that come with meeting the NR-A race requirements.

The new NR-A model Roadster is based on the third generation Roadster that underwent a complete redesign and launched in August 2005. Employing special equipment on the new Roadster NR-A model--height-adjustable Bilstein dampers, a torque-sensing 'Super LSD' (limited-slip differential), and front strut tower bars--makes this exciting new model more suitable for sporty driving.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Roadster MX-5 NR-A model is 2,300,000 yen, including sales tax. It is only available in the Japanese market. The new NR-A model was designed to participate in the "Roadster Party" One Make Races in Japan. These events are sponsored by Mazda and will be held from September 2006.

Technical specifications of the NR-A Roadster

Model name and type

Mazda CBA-NCEC

Dimensions

Overall length/width/height

3,995mm x 1,720mm x 1,245mm

Wheelbase

2,330mm

Weight

1,120kg (1,100kg with factory-installed aluminum wheels)

Minimum clearance

135mm

Seating capacity

2 people

Steering

Rack and pinion

Suspension (front/rear)

Double wishbone/multilink

Brakes (front/rear)

Ventilated disc/disc

Tires and wheels

Tires

205/50R16 87V

Wheels

16x6 1/2JJ

Engine

Model

LF-VE

Type

Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valve

Displacement

1,998cc

Compression ratio

10.8

Maximum output

125kW (170PS) /6,700rpm

Maximum torque

189Nm (19.3kg-m) /5,000rpm

Fuel supply system

EGI (Electronic Gasoline Injection)

Fuel & tank volume

Unleaded premium gasoline / 50 liters

10/15 mode fuel economy
(MLIT inspection values)

13.4km/l

Main fuel economy improvement

Variable valve timing

Minimum turning radius

4.7m

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