NB SP / SE (Mazdaspeed / MSM) MX-5 Miata Comparison | |||
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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 | |||
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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) |
Interior | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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) |
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Strut Brace | Black "Mazda motorsport" | Silver with catch can breather | |
wheels | 16x6.5 alloy wheels | 17x7 racing hart alloy | |
ground clearence | 130mm | 123mm |
Engine | |||
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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) |
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Bosch BOV 0280142103 2301020740 | Bosch BOV | ||
Iridium spark plug | |||
Secured PCV | |||
Catch can (drains into sump) | |||
ECU | Remapped ECU (chip torque) | Remapped ECU |
Exhaust | |||
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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 | |||
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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 |