Mazda MX-5 NB 1.6 (B6-ZE) Roadster
81 kW110 PS109 hp134 Nm1998–2001
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- Power
- 81 kW 110 PS · 109 hp
- Torque
- 134 Nm 99 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 1,597 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Mazda MX-5 NB 1.6 (B6-ZE) roadster sits a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, good for 81 kW (110 PS) and 134 Nm of torque. In the MX-5 NB 1.6 (B6-ZE), power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the MX-5 NB; the range-topping 1.8 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Turbo (133 kW) has 64% more power.
Engine
| Engine code | B6-ZE |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,597 cm³ 1.6 l · 97 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 81 kW 110 PS · 109 hp |
| Torque | 134 Nm 99 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,270 mm 89.4 in |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2001 |
| Generation | MX-5 NB (1998–2005) |
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