Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C)

The Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C) is part of the second generation of the Mazda MX-5. It was sold as the Mazda MX-5 in the rest of the world, and as the Mazda Miata in the United States.

Information
The Mazda MX-5 is a two seater roadster sports car manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 1989. The Mazda MX-5 is the best selling sports car in the world. The Mazda Roadster was the Japanese model of the second generation of the Mazda MX-5 (known as the NB) was released from 1998 to 2005.

Notable Users

 * Satoshi Omiya drives a Evolution Orange Mica Mazda Roadster RS NB8C as leader of Team 246.

Arcade Stage
The Arcade Stages offer several colours that the player can choose from:
 * Evolution Orange Mica
 * Brilliant Black
 * Chaste White
 * Classic Red
 * Highlight Silver Metallic
 * Twilight Blue Mica
 * Crystal Blue Metallic (Arcade Stage 7 AAX & 8, Initial D.net exclusive)
 * Grace Green Mica (Arcade Stage 7 AAX & 8, Initial D.net exclusive)
 * Radiant Ebony Mica (Arcade Stage 7 AAX & 8, Initial D.net exclusive)
 * Sunburst Yellow (Arcade Stage 7 AAX & 8, Initial D.net exclusive)

Arcade Stage Tuning
Cars can be upgraded with different parts, both internal and external, to make the car perform better. The early games offer the player a choice between several courses of upgrades that they would like their car to have, whereas later games give a wider range of options, with players being able to pick what upgrades they want whenever they want them.

Arcade Stage 1, 2 & 3 + Special & Street Stage

 * A Course (Enkei, Mazdaspeed) - Wheels, Muffler, Rear Spoiler, Front Body Kit, Side Skirt, Rear Body Kit
 * B Course (VOLK Racing, Fujitsubo, RE Amemiya) - Wheels, Muffler, Rear Spoiler, Front Body Kit, Side Skirt, Rear Body Kit
 * C Course (Racing Service Watanabe, Mazdaspeed, HKS Kansai) - Wheels, Muffler, Rear Spoiler, Front Body Kit, Side Skirt
 * Stock (internal upgrades only) (in Special & Street Stage)

Game Appearances (Stock)
The car's appearances as a vehicle chosen by the player.