2015 Mazda MX-5 specifications

2015 Mazda MX-5 data
Applicable to the European domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
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 1225 mm 48.2 inches
Ground clearance 141 mm 5.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1050 kg 2315 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 1.5
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.5 × 85.8 mm
2.93 × 3.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 131 PS (129 bhp) (96 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque 150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output 64.3 kW/litre
87.4 ps/litre
86.2 bhp/litre
1.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.27 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) 1260 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
124.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
91.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
122.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.92 kg/kW
18.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 7.9/4.9/6.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km7.9/4.9/6.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre12.7/20.4/16.7 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG35.8/57.6/47.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG29.8/48.0/39.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 139.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) E
CO2 Effizienz (DE) E
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 6½J x 16
Wheel size rear 6½J x 16
Tyres front 195/50 R 16
Tyres rear 195/50 R 16
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 ID427449
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2015 Mazda MX-5 added 2015-06-16.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1109 kg
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