Mazda MX-5 (NC)

Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Model code	NC
Also called	Mazda Roadster (Japan); Mazda MX-5 Miata (U.S.);
Production	2005–2015
Model years	2006–2015 (North America)
Assembly	Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
Designer	Yasushi Nakamuta (2003); Moray Callum
Body and chassis
Class	Roadster, sports car (S)
Body style	2-door convertible; 2-door folding hardtop roadster;
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Mazda Ibuki; Mazda RX-8; Mitsuoka Himiko;
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L (110 cu in) MZR L8-DE DOHC I4 (Europe); 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR LF-VE DOHC I4;
Power output	126 hp (94 kW) (1.8 L); 170 hp (127 kW) (2.0 L);
Transmission	5-speed manual; 6-speed Aisin AZ6 manual; 6-speed SJ6A-EL Activematic automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,330 mm (91.7 in)
Length	4,000 mm (157.5 in) (soft-top); 4,020 mm (158.3 in) (PRHT);
Width	1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height	1,240 mm (48.8 in) (soft-top); 1,255 mm (49.4 in) (PRHT);
Curb weight	1,110 kg (2,450 lb) (soft-top); 1,153 kg (2,542 lb) (PRHT);
Chronology
Predecessor	Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Successor	Mazda MX-5 (ND)

The Mazda MX-5 (NC) is the third generation of the Mazda MX-5 manufactured from 2005 to 2015. At its introduction in 2005, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award and made Car and Driver's 10Best list from 2006 to 2013.

The NC is the first MX-5 generation to offer a retractable hardtop variant, with its roof able to fold or deploy in 12 seconds without reducing trunk space.