2001 Mazda MX-5 MPS Concept

Mazda hope to strengthen their brand image with the release of the special MX-5 MPS roadster. MPS stands for Mazda Performance Series, an upgrade which may be an option on upcoming production MX-5s. The MPS features numerous performance, functional & design enhancements. Mazda turned to it’s affiliate Mazda Speed to include racing technology in the MPS line. Mazda Speed is the same company that took the rotary 787B to victory at LeMans in 1991.

The tuned 1930cc engine now produces 200HP (147kW) thanks to independant throttles and an agressive camshaft.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	BP-VE Inline-4
displacement	1930 cc / 117.8 in³
power	149.1 kw / 199.9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output	103.58 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	196 nm / 144.6 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
front brakes	Vented Disc
f brake size	x 314 mm / x 12.4 in
rear brakes	Discs
r brake size	x 314 mm / x 12.4 in
front wheels	F 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17.0 x 7.0 in
curb weight	1060 kg / 2337 lbs
wheelbase	2265 mm / 89.2 in
front track	1465 mm / 57.7 in
rear track	1500 mm / 59.1 in
length	3925 mm / 154.5 in
width	1740 mm / 68.5 in
height	1220 mm / 48.0 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1