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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