Mazda MX-5 (NC)

Main article: Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Model codeNC
Also called
  • Mazda Roadster (Japan)
  • Mazda MX-5 Miata (U.S.)
Production2005–2015
Model years2006–2015 (North America)
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerYasushi Nakamuta (2003)[1]
Moray Callum[2]
Body and chassis
ClassRoadster, sports car (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 126 hp (94 kW) (1.8 L)
  • 170 hp (127 kW) (2.0 L)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed Aisin AZ6 manual
  • 6-speed SJ6A-EL Activematic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,330 mm (91.7 in)
Length
  • 4,000 mm (157.5 in) (soft-top)
  • 4,020 mm (158.3 in) (PRHT)
Width1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height
  • 1,240 mm (48.8 in) (soft-top)
  • 1,255 mm (49.4 in) (PRHT)
Curb weight
  • 1,110 kg (2,450 lb) (soft-top)
  • 1,153 kg (2,542 lb) (PRHT)
Chronology
PredecessorMazda MX-5 (NB)
SuccessorMazda MX-5 (ND)

The Mazda MX-5 (NC) is the third generation of the Mazda MX-5 manufactured from 2005 to 2015. At its introduction in 2005, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award[3] and made Car and Driver's 10Best list from 2006 to 2013.[4]

The NC is the first MX-5 generation to offer a retractable hardtop variant, with its roof able to fold or deploy in 12 seconds without reducing trunk space.

  1. ^ Edsall, Larry (2008). Miata 20 Years. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-0-7603-3386-0. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  2. ^ Seabaugh, Christian (2013-11-06). "Ford Design Chief J Mays Retires, Moray Callum Takes Over". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  3. ^ "Japan Car of the Year Award". BATFA Japan. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  4. ^ "Mazda MX-5 Miata - 10Best Cars". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-05-27.