2011 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition

The Mazda MX-5 Special Edition will be offered in the States in a limited run of 750 units, albeit at a much lower price as the U.S. version starts at $30,925 with a manual transmission, and $31,525 when equipped with the six-speed Sport AT automatic. That’s compared to US$47,800 for the Aussie market model.

Power for the Limited Edition comes from the standard 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four with 167-horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque and will be available shortly after its debut at this week’s Chicago Auto Show.

2011 Mazda MX-5 is available only in two new colors, Sparkling Black Mica or Dolphin Gray Mica. The Special Edition is based off of a fully-equipped Grand Touring model with the retractable hard top and rides on 17-inch Bright Finish aluminum alloy wheels.

The interior Mazda MX-5 Special Edition for the States market gets gray door trim and heated leather seats with gray stitching, a black leather-wrapped parking brake and steering wheel with contrasting gray stitching, chrome treatments to the air vents and instrument cluster, plus aluminum pedals when equipped with a manual gearbox.

The most important addition is the Suspension package, which is optional on the Touring and Grand Touring model, and includes Bilstein shocks, a limited slip differential (LSD) and a sport-tuned suspension.

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DIMENSION & WEIGHT

Overall Length                                                                              mm         4470

Overall Width (without wheel-arch mouldings)             mm         1770

Overall Height                                                                               mm         1340

Wheelbase                                                                                       mm         2700

Ground Clearance                                                                        mm         120

Luggage Volume (VDA)                                                             L              290

Minimum turning circle                                                            m             10.6

Curb Weight                                                                                    kg            1403

ENGINE

Type                                                                                      RENESIS rotary engine

Displacement        cc                                                       654 x 2

Compression Ratio                                                         10

Maximum Power                                                             PS/rpm   215/7500

Maximum Torque                                                           Nm/rpm 211/5500

Maximum Speed                                                             km/h                       235

Fuel System                                                                      Electromagnetic

Fuel Tank Capacity                                                         L                              65

Recommended Fuel                                                       Unleaded 95 RON

STEERING & DRIVE TRAIN

Type                                                                                     Rack and Pinion

Power Assist Type                                                          Direct-drive, Electric Power Steering

Transmission type                                                         6-speed Automatic

CHASIS & SUPPORT

Setting                                                                                Sport

Suspension                                                                       Front / Rear          Double Wishbone / Multi-link

BRAKES

Type                                                                                   Front / Rear          Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc

Tires & Wheel                                                                 Alloywheel 225 / 45R18

Exterior

Electric Sunroof                 

Side Door Exterior Handle Finish in Body Color                           

Front Wiper Intermittent with Tirring Adjustable                        

Front Exterior Mirror Finish in Body Color                     

Remote Controlled Outer Mirror Finish in Body Color               

UV shield green glass                        

Front & Rear Bumper Finish in Body Color                   

High mountstop lamp                        

Front & Rear spoiler in body color                 

Xenon Headlamps with automatic leveling and washer                              

Front frog lamps                 

Fenderside turn lamps                      

LED rear combination lamps                            

Interior

Bose 9-speaker system                     

Keyless entry system                         

Blackout type 3 meter cluster                         

Courtesy Lamp, Front Map Lamp                    

Leather steering wheel and gear shiftknob                  

Front bucket seats with leather trim                               

One touch forward tilt and slide                     

8 way electric adjustable                  

Front doors courtesy lamps                             

Freestyle door system with pilarless design                 

AUX in jack in the floor console                      

Paddle shift with Direct Mode on steering wheel                        

Cruise control                     

Safety

Front dual airbags                              

Curtain & Side airbags                       

Immobilizer system                            

Power door locks and super locks system                    

Antilock Brake system (ABS) with EBD system                               

ISOFIX child seat anchor                    

Triple H construction and “Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and Absorption System” (MADAS)               

Shock Cone Aluminium Bonnet               

2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

2011 RX8 Performance, Engine & Power Specs

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Engine: 1.3L rotarytwo-cylinder none and zero valves per cylinder

 

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Premium unleaded fuel

 

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Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 16 MPG city, 22 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined and 304 mi. range

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Multi-point fuel injection

 

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16.9-gallon fuel tank

 

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Power(SAE): 232 hp @ 8,500 rpm; 159 ft lb of torque @ 5,500 rpm

2011 RX8 Brakes, Suspension & Handling Specs

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ABS

 

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Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes

 

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Electronic brake distribution

 

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Immobilizer

 

• Rear mechanical limited-slip differential

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Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

 

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Tire kit

 

2011 RX8 Weight, Lights & Exterior Dimensions Specs

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Body-color front and rear bumpers

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Driver and passenger and passenger power ,body-color door mirrors

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Exterior dimensions: 175.6 in. overall length, 69.7 in. overall width, 52.8 in. overall height, 106.3 in. wheelbase, 59.1 in. front track, 59.3 in. rear track and 34.8 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle

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Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses

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Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter

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Mica paint

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Rear window defroster

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Trunk/hatch spoiler

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Curb weight: lbs

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Intermittent windshield wipers

2011 RX8 Cargo, Stereo Speakers & Interior Feature Specs

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Front 12V power outlet(s)

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Element antenna

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Anti-theft protection

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Front ashtray

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Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format)

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Cargo capacity: 7.6 cu. ft. all seats in place

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Cigar lighter in front seats

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Overhead consoles

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Cruise control

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Front cup holders

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Outside air temperature indicator

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Floor mats

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Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors

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Sports driver seat, sports Front passenger seat:

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Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger

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Front seat center armrest

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Two front and rear seats head restraints

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Interior dimensions: 38.2 in. front headroom, 36.8 in. rear headroom, 53.3 in. front hip room, 48.1 in. rear hip room, 42.7 in. front leg room, 32.2 in. rear leg room, 54.8 in. front shoulder room, 54.9 in. rear shoulder room and 89.0 cu ft. interior volume

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Low tire pressure indicator

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Remote power locks , includes power windows

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Vehicle speed-proportional power steering

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Power windows, express driver and passenger

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Front reading lights

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Rear seat belts for driver and passenger

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Rear seat center armrest with trunk access

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Rear view mirror

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Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

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Remote control trunk/hatch release

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Front and rear curtain airbag

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Cloth upholstery

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Seating: four passengers

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Front side airbag

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Six speakers

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Leather-trimmed, tilt/ steering wheel

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Tachometer

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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror

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Ventilation system with micro filter

 

 

Mazda Minagi compact crossover concept previews CX-5

Mazda will be premiering its new Minagi compact crossover SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show this March, and has released the first sketches of the vehicle.

The company says that the vehicle will showcase its Skyactiv technologies and new Kodo design language, and is effectively a preview to an upcoming next-generation product – an entry-level SUV likely to be the CX-5.

No details as yet, but Mazda states that the Minagi will fully introduce the host of Skyactiv technologies available – it’ll feature a Skyactiv body and chassis as well as a Skyactiv engine and transmission.

From a design language point of view, the Kodo design theme on this one is said to “communicate pent-up energy bursting with vitality as the vehicle nimbly navigates a sprawling urban cityscape.” Do you see it in the renditions?

Mazda RX8 Black

Mazda RX8 Black