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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Mazda MX-5 Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible 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 $46,355 before on-road costs.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 98 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 155 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 48L fuel tank
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1230mm (48.4 inches) in height, 3975mm (156.5 inches) in length, 1675mm (65.9 inches) in width with a 2265mm (89.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 980kg (2160.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
97.03 - 100 kW/t
69.18 kW/t
112.98 kW/t
Boot Space
92 litres
92 litres
524 litres
Price
$43,160 - $48,465
$39,550
$296,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 11 years
3 years
10 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
115 mm
110 mm
115 mm
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Dimensions
3,975 mm
1,675 mm
1,230 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,975 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,675 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,265 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,140 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 83
Engine (cc): 1839
Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Engine (L): 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 85
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 36
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.6
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
Maximum Power (kW): 98
Maximum Torque (Nm): 155
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down (L): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 3.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 92
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9140
Front Track (in): 55.5
Front Track (mm): 1410
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 115
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30
Overall Height (in): 48.4
Overall Height (mm): 1230
Overall Length (in): 156.5
Overall Length (mm): 3975
Overall Width (in): 65.9
Overall Width (mm): 1675
Rear Track (in): 56.3
Rear Track (mm): 1430
Wheelbase (in): 89.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2265
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.1
Front Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 43
Front Hip Room (mm): 1093
Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
Front Shoulder Room (in): 50.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Chrome
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Concealed: yes
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Roof Hard Type: Hard
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Mechanical
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 980
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2161
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Brand Name: Panasonic
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
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