2003 Mazda Roadster Coupé Type A specifications

2003 Mazda Roadster Coupé Type A data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2265 mm 89.2 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3995 mm 157.3 inches
Width 1695 mm 66.7 inches
Height 1240 mm 48.8 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1100 kg 2425 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 48 litres 10.6 [12.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mazda
Engine code BP-VE RS
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1840 cc
(112.284 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 85 mm
3.27 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)
160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)
170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)
64 kW/litre
87.1 ps/litre
85.9 bhp/litre
1.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)
92.39 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1161 kPa (168.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 460 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
145.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
107.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
143.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.34 kg/kW
15.59 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 6½JJ x 16
Wheel size rear 6½JJ x 16
Tyres front 205/45 R 16 83W
Tyres rear 205/45 R 16 83W
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID354189
Production total 200
Model code GH-NB8C
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Mazda Roadster Coupé Type A added 2013-08-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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