2015 Mazda MX-5: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2015 Mazda MX-5 specifications

2015 Mazda MX-5 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2310 mm	90.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1495 mm	58.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1505 mm	59.3 inches
Length	3915 mm	154.1 inches
Width	1735 mm	68.3 inches
Height	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Ground clearance	141 mm	5.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1075 kg	2370 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45 litres	9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Mazda
Engine code	SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1998 cc (121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	83.5 × 91.2 mm 3.29 × 3.59 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.92
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm) at 4600 rpm
Specific output	59 kW/litre 80.2 ps/litre 79.1 bhp/litre 1.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	100.1 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	13:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1257.9 kPa (182.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	7.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	214 km/h (133 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 149.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 109.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 146.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.12 kg/kW 15.24 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	9.3/5.5/6.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	9.3/5.5/6.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	10.8/18.2/14.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	30.4/51.4/40.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	25.3/42.8/34.1 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	161.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	G
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	G
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.700
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 17
Wheel size rear	7J x 17
Tyres front	205/45 R 17
Tyres rear	205/45 R 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	258 mm
Rear brake diameter	255 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.87
general
Carfolio.com ID	427438
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	17.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2015 Mazda MX-5 added 2015-06-16. Last modified 2020-02-02.