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Heritage
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD
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Mazda MX-5 Heritage (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Mazda MX-5 Heritage 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 $44,475 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 Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 48L fuel tank
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 Heritage 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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Power to Weight
99.07 - 103.31 kW/t
99.07 kW/t
149.63 kW/t
Boot Space
144 litres
144 litres
Price
$38,795 - $46,605
$38,795
$85,982
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 11 years
3 years
10 years
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Dimensions
3,975 mm
1,680 mm
1,225 mm
| 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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Explore Mazda MX-5 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Engine
Bore Engine: 83
Engine (cc): 1839
Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 85
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
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
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.6
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 142
Maximum Power (kW): 106
Maximum Torque (Nm): 165
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Wood
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: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Roadster
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 144
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
Front Track (in): 55.7
Front Track (mm): 1415
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.2
Overall Height (in): 48.2
Overall Height (mm): 1225
Overall Length (in): 156.5
Overall Length (mm): 3975
Overall Width (in): 66.1
Overall Width (mm): 1680
Rear Track (in): 56.7
Rear Track (mm): 1440
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 31.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9700
Wheelbase (in): 89.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2265
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.1
Front Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 49.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1250
Front Leg Room (in): 42.8
Front Leg Room (mm): 1086
Front Shoulder Room (in): 49.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1263
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Mica
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Type: Soft
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1026
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2262
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Power Locks
Operation: key
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