Mazda MX-5 (NC)

Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Model code	NC
Also called	Mazda Roadster (Japan); Mazda MX-5 Miata (U.S.);
Production	2005–2015
Model years	2006–2015 (North America)
Assembly	Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
Designer	Yasushi Nakamuta (2003); Moray Callum
Body and chassis
Class	Roadster, sports car (S)
Body style	2-door convertible; 2-door folding hardtop roadster;
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Mazda Ibuki; Mazda RX-8; Mitsuoka Himiko;
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L (110 cu in) MZR L8-DE DOHC I4 (Europe); 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR LF-VE DOHC I4;
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
Wheelbase	2,330 mm (91.7 in)
Length	4,000 mm (157.5 in) (soft-top); 4,020 mm (158.3 in) (PRHT);
Width	1,720 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
Predecessor	Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Successor	Mazda 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.

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

[1] Edsall, Larry (2008). Miata 20 Years. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-0-7603-3386-0. Retrieved 2014-12-27.

[Callum-2] Seabaugh, Christian (2013-11-06). "Ford Design Chief J Mays Retires, Moray Callum Takes Over". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2018-05-21.

[Car_of_the_Year_Japan-3] "Japan Car of the Year Award". BATFA Japan. Retrieved 2018-05-27.

[10Best-4] "Mazda MX-5 Miata - 10Best Cars". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-05-27.

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