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Technical data

This 1.8 6MT (140 hp) engine was fitted in the NB Roadster, which was produced by Mazda from 1998 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km11litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km6.5litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9litre
Fuel tank capacity48litre
Cruising rangefrom 440 to 740km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO II
Top speed215km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.8second

Engine

Displacement1840cm3
Engine power140bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 500RPM
Maximum torque162Nm
RPM at max torque4500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Bore83mm
Stroke85mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle9.2m

Body

Seats2
Length3945mm
Width1678mm
Height1228mm
Wheelbase2265mm
Front track1415mm
Rear track1440mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1025kg
Gross weight1265kg
Displacement240kg
Min. boot capacity144litre
Max. boot capacity144litre
Body typeRoadster

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City13.2 litres / 100km
Highway7.8 litres / 100km
Average10.8 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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