Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5, also known as MX-5 Miata in North America and Eunos Roadster (1st generation) or simply Roadster (2nd generation onwards) in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater roadster, of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan.

NA6CE

 * Engine Name: B6-ZE
 * Engine Type: I4 DOHC
 * Max power: 197 HP (Toru's Bored-Up RS Aizawa Complete Engine, standard output is rated at 118 HP)
 * Maximum torque: Unknown
 * Displacement: 1,597 cc (Toru's version is bored up to 1,839 cc)
 * Drivetrain: FR
 * Aspiration: NA
 * Length: 3948 mm
 * Height: 1224 mm
 * Width: 1676 mm
 * Weight: 940 kg
 * Transmission: 5MT (5-speed manual gearbox)
 * Body Kit: Eunos Roadster S-Special NA8C

NB8C

 * Engine Name: BP-ZE
 * Engine Type: I4 DOHC
 * Displacement: 1839 cc
 * Maximum power (stock): 130 hp, later models 140 hp
 * Maximum torque: Unknown
 * Drivetrain: FR
 * Aspiration: NA
 * Length: 3955 mm
 * Height: 1235 mm
 * Width: 1680 mm
 * Weight: 1030 kg
 * Transmission: 6MT (6-speed manual gearbox)
 * Body kit: Garage Vary Type N

Trivia

 * Some early examples of the first-gen MX-5 have a detuned B6-ZE engine that only produces 90 hp instead of the original 118 hp output.
 * By far, this is the world's best selling sports car and world's best selling two-seat car, beating the Ford Model T. As of this year, the numbers are getting close to one million units.