Mazda MX-5 NB 1.8 (BP-4W) Roadster
104 kW141 PS139 hp157 Nm1998–2000
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- Power
- 104 kW 141 PS · 139 hp
- Torque
- 157 Nm 116 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
- Length
- 3,945 mm
- Displacement
- 1,839 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Mazda MX-5 NB 1.8 (BP-4W) roadster sits a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, good for 104 kW (141 PS) and 157 Nm of torque. In the MX-5 NB 1.8 (BP-4W), power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
Within the MX-5 NB line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 28% more power than the entry 1.6 (B6-ZE) (81 kW) and 29 kW less than the 1.8 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Turbo (133 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (210 km/h). According to our catalog data, the MX-5 NB 1.8 (BP-4W) needs 7.8 s to reach 100 km/h.
Engine
| Engine code | BP-4W |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,839 cm³ 1.8 l · 112 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 104 kW 141 PS · 139 hp |
| Torque | 157 Nm 116 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,945 mm 155.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,680 mm 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,270 mm 89.4 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2000 |
| Generation | MX-5 NB (1998–2005) |
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