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    Mazda MX-5 Base (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 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 $41,980 before on-road costs.

    This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 102 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 170 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic 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 1081kg (2383.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base 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
    94.36 - 98.53 kW/t
    70.95 kW/t
    191.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    144 litres
    144 litres
    410 litres
    Price
    $38,930 - $45,090
    $38,930
    $210,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    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
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,975 mm
    Overall Width1,680 mm
    Overall Height1,225 mm
    Wheelbase2,265 mm
    Turning Circle9,200 mm

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    Base

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1839
    Compression Ratio: 10
    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
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
    Main Capacity (L): 48
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    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): 6.8

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 139
    Maximum Power (kW): 102
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 170
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    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: 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: Alloy

    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

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: Green
    Type: Metallic

    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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1081
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2383

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    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: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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