NB SP / SE (Mazdaspeed / MSM) MX-5 Miata Comparison
  Unique to special models:
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Cost $40,370 (released in 2001) $55,540 (released in 2002) -
Cost (with aircon)   $58,040 (released in 2002) $43,690 (released in 2004)
Production run   101 Australia 2004 - 318 2005 - 174
Worldwide 2004 - 4000, 2005-1428

Body
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Kerb weight 1,086 kg 1,119kg -
Kerb weight with aircon ? 1,167kg 1152kg
Weight distribution 50:50 ? 52:48
Identifying features   "SP" sticker NB32-DC-SP "SE" badges
  Sometimes Mazda Motorsport stickers on quarter windows (Mazdaspeed badges outside Australia)
  Unique "smoked" headlights
Unique "smoked" foglights
Front lip, rear skirt, rear wheel arch extensions and trunk spoiler
Colors
(Including limited/Australian number)
- Sunlight Silver 43 Velocity Red 200
Brilliant Black 36 Sunlight Silver 133
Classic Red 6 Titanium Gray 146
Grace Green 7 Black Mica 13
Supreme Blue 6 Lava Orange Mica (Not offered in Australia)
Classic White 2 Pure White (Japan only 350 units)
Crystal Blue 1 "the unicorn"
Chrome fuel cap (Optional) Standard (Optional)

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Interior
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Seats Cloth Cloth seats with coloured inserts
Black leather seats with red stitching (optional)
Door trims Black Black with red insert
Pedals Black rubber Mazdaspeed metal
Steering wheel Black leather Black leather with red stitching
Gear Knob Black leather Silver Black leather with red stitching
Gauge cluster   Mazdaspeed branded
HVAC Black Silver fascia
Gear, radio and HVAC surround Black Silver Silver with "black dots"
Vent rings Black Silver Silver
Head unit Single disc ? Silver fascia internal 6 disc stacker
Windblocker Standard Includes speakers
Scuff plates Black plastic Stainless Stainless
  Leather wrapped handbrake cover
Drilled aluminium peddals and footrest
Silver gauges with red lighting & needles (MAZDASPEED logo outside Australia)
Heat shield inside trans tunnel under carpet

Driveline
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Calipers   silver-painted
Discs Front disc 270 mm  Rear disc 276 mm
Differential Open Bosch torque-sensing limited-slip
Turning circle 9.2m 10.4m
Clutch   Heavy-duty
Driveshafts   Heavy-duty 25mm
Gearbox 6-Speed
Final Drive Australia 3.63
6-Speed
1st 3.760
2nd 2.269
3rd 1.645
4th 1.258
5th 1.000
6th 0.843
Reverse 3.564
Final Drive Australia 3.63
Final Drive US 4.1

Suspension
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Shock absorber 1 2   Bilstein
Springs 162 lb/in front | 118 lb/in rear 215 lb/in front | 158 lb/in rear ~ 30% stiffer
Sway bar front 22mm Mazdaspeed 23mm red
Sway bar rear 12mm Mazdaspeed 14mm red
Springs   Mazdaspeed
Front: 215 lb/in. (3.84 kgf/mm)
Rear: 157 lb/in. (2.80 kgf/mm)
Strut Brace   Black "Mazda motorsport" Silver with catch can breather
wheels 16x6.5 alloy wheels   17x7 racing hart alloy
ground clearence 130mm   123mm

Engine
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Compression ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
  109kW @ 6,500 rpm 157 kW @ 6,800 rpm International - 134 kw@ 6,000 rpm
  Australia - 121kW
  146HP@6,500 rpm 211 HP @ 6800 rpm 180 HP @ 6000 rpm
  Australia -162 HP
  166lb-ft Torque @ 4500 rpm
  124 ft-lb @ 5,000 rpm 289 Nm @ 4,600 rpm 206 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Boost NA 7PSI (some "upgraded" to 5psi under warranty) 8.5 PSI
  Australia - 7.25 PSI
0-60 mph 8.0 seconds 6.4 seconds 7.8 seconds
Quarter mile 16.3 seconds 14.6 seconds 15.2 seconds
Fuel efficency 8.9 lt per km   9.1 lt per km
VVT No VVT
  Garrett GT2560R Turbocharger
(Some replaced with a GT2860 under warranty)
(1  2)
IHI RHF5 VJ35 Turbo
(1  2  3  4  5)
  Bosch BOV 0280142103 2301020740 Bosch BOV
  Iridium spark plug
Secured PCV
Catch can (drains into sump)
ECU Remapped ECU (chip torque) Remapped ECU

Exhaust
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
  SP Motorsport cast exhaust manifold Cast exhaust manifold
Exhaust   SMB stainless
(Some have an extra flex joint
Some have EGR pipe disconnected)
2.5"
  SMB muffler Larger muffler with Mazdaspeed exhaust tip

Engine bay
  Australian Spec MX-5 SP SE
Radiator 16mm core 30mm some PWR supplied KJ574A (dimpled tubes for increased cooling area) 27mm core
  dual speed radiator fans
Higher-capacity oil cooler
  FMIC (larger than SE) Denso FMIC 8.5" x 8.5" x 2.5"
  Red wrinkle-finish valve cover
Mazdaspeed Engine Mounts
(Outside Australia - Anodized aluminium oil cap)
  relocated power steering reservoir  
relocated windscreen washer reservoir
Carbon/kevlar fibre airbox large bell mouth(Most have a number hand engraved underneath)
Aircon routed differently