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Generation 3, NC

Mazda MX-5 Open body

03.2005 - 09.2008 · Europe

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Generation 3, NC

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Mazda MX-5, Generation 3, NC, Europe market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2005 - 09.2008). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 13 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
L8-DE, LF-DE
Engine displacement, cc
1798–1998
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2330
Ground clearance, mm
136
Fuel
Petrol AI-95

Specifications and technical details

13 versions

1.8 L, 126 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

L8-DE · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 MT Emotion RoadsterBase grade 07.2005 - 09.2008
1.8 MT Energy CoupeTop grade 11.2006 - 09.2008
1.8 MT Energy RoadsterTop grade 07.2005 - 09.2008
1.8 MT Black & White RoadsterTop grade 09.2006 - 03.2007
1.8 MT Mithra RoadsterTop grade 04.2007 - 06.2008

2.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

LF-DE · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 MT Emotion RoadsterBase grade 07.2005 - 09.2008
2.0 MT Energy CoupeBase grade 11.2006 - 09.2008
2.0 MT Energy RoadsterUpper grade 07.2005 - 09.2008
2.0 MT Black & White RoadsterBase grade 09.2006 - 03.2007

2.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

LF-DE · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 MT Expression RoadsterTop grade 07.2005 - 09.2008
2.0 MT Expression CoupeTop grade 11.2006 - 09.2008
2.0 MT Black & White RoadsterTop grade 09.2006 - 03.2007
2.0 MT Mithra RoadsterTop grade 04.2007 - 06.2008

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