2005 | Mazda MX-5 1.8

Transmission: 6 gears, Manual gearbox
Reference number: Verkocht
Registration number: 6-XHB-87

The 2004 model year saw the official introduction of the turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5 Roadster Turbo in Japan. It was equipped with an IHI RHF5 VJ35 turbocharged variant of the BP-4W inline-four engine producing 133 kW (178 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 226 N⋅m of torque at 4,500 rpm with a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler. The Mazdaspeed could reach 97 km/h (60 mph) in 6.7 seconds and had a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph) – limited by reaching its 6,500 rpm rev limiter.

With its upgraded Bilstein shock absorbers and wider tires, the Mazdaspeed model could pull over 0.98 g of lateral grip. Other features included an upgraded six-speed transmission and clutch assemblies, upgraded drivetrain components, Racing Hart 17" (430 mm) alloy wheels and special interior trim.

Of the 5,428 Mazdaspeed MX-5s produced for the US market during the 2004 and 2005 model years, 4,000 were produced in 2004; the 2005 production run was shortened to just 1,428 due to a fire at the production facility. The MX-5 SE has been used in both gravel and asphalt rallies in Australia, demonstrating the versatility of these cars in the racing world.

This MX5 presented here is still an all-original Mazdaspeed. It has been repainted once in its original color, gray metallic. Under the hood we can see the red head of the DOHC engine. It is completely undamaged and drives, brakes, shifts and steers very tightly. These cars have a 6-speed transmission and very short shifts. A beautiful Mazdaspeed for the enthusiast of a fast MX5