Mazda MX-5 NA 1.8 (BP-ZE) Roadster
96 kW131 PS129 hp149 Nm1994–1997
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- Power
- 96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp
- Torque
- 149 Nm 110 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 1,839 cm³
The Mazda MX-5 NA 1.8 (BP-ZE) uses a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 96 kW (131 PS) and 149 Nm of torque, in roadster form. In the MX-5 NA 1.8 (BP-ZE), power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the MX-5 NA range, with 12% more output than the entry 1.6 (B6ZE) (86 kW). The MX-5 NA 1.8 (BP-ZE) is also the strongest on torque (149 Nm).
What the figures favour in the MX-5 NA 1.8 (BP-ZE)
- Most powerful version of the MX-5 NA: 96 kW (131 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 149 Nm
Engine
| Engine code | BP-ZE |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,839 cm³ 1.8 l · 112 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp |
| Torque | 149 Nm 110 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,265 mm 89.2 in |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1994–1997 |
| Generation | MX-5 NA (1989–1997) |
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