Mazda MX-5: generations and engines

The Mazda MX-5 has been built since 1990 in 10 generations, with 31 engine versions in our catalog (convertible, roadster, Targa). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1990–present

Generations10

Engine versions31

Power90–181 hp

Body stylesConvertible, Roadster, Targa

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Mazda MX-5 generations

1990–1998
Mazda MX-5 I (NA)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 90–130 hp
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1998–2005
Mazda MX-5 II (NB)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 110–146 hp
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2005–2008
Mazda MX-5 III (NC)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 126–167 hp
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2005–2008
Mazda MX-5 III Roadster
- Convertible
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 126–160 hp
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2008–2012
Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2008)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 126–161 hp
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2012–2015
Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2012)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 126–160 hp
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2012–2015
Mazda MX-5 III Roadster (facelift 2012)
- Roadster
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 126–160 hp
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2015–2018
Mazda MX-5 IV (ND)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 131–160 hp
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2015–present
Mazda MX-5 RF
- Targa
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 131–181 hp
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2018–present
Mazda MX-5 IV (ND2)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 181 hp
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Specs

Mazda MX-5 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mazda MX-5 I (NA)1990–1998 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 (115 hp)	1990–1994	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	100 lb-ft (135 Nm)	8.7 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
1.8 (130 hp)	1994–1998	Gasoline	130 hp (96 kW)	112 lb-ft (152 Nm)	8.2 s	122 mph (197 km/h)
1.6 (90 hp)	1995–1998	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	95 lb-ft (129 Nm)	10.6 s	109 mph (175 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 II (NB)1998–2005 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 i 16V (110 hp)	1998–2005	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	99 lb-ft (134 Nm)	9.7 s	119 mph (191 km/h)
1.6 i 16V (125 hp)	1998–2005	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	105 lb-ft (142 Nm)	9.7 s	119 mph (191 km/h)
1.8 i 16V (140 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	119 lb-ft (162 Nm)	8 s	127 mph (205 km/h)
1.8i 16V (146 hp)	2000–2005	Gasoline	146 hp (107 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	8.4 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
1.8i 16V (146 hp) Automatic	2000–2005	Gasoline	146 hp (107 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	8.4 s	118 mph (190 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 III (NC)2005–2008 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 i 16V (126 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	126 hp (93 kW)		9.4 s	122 mph (196 km/h)
2.0 i 16V (167 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	167 hp (123 kW)	140 lb-ft (190 Nm)		130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 i 16V R5 (160 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	7.9 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 i 16V R6 (160 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	7.9 s	130 mph (210 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 III Roadster2005–2008 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.8 i 16V (126 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	126 hp (93 kW)		9.6 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
2.0 i 16V (160 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	8.3 s	134 mph (215 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2008)2008–2012 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 (126 hp)	2008–2012	Gasoline	126 hp (93 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	9.9 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
2.0 (161 hp)	2008–2012	Gasoline	161 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	7.6 s	132 mph (213 km/h)
2.0 (161 hp) Automatic	2008–2012	Gasoline	161 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	8.9 s	121 mph (194 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2012)2012–2015 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.8 MZR (126 hp)	2012–2015	Gasoline	126 hp (93 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	9.9 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
2.0 MZR (160 hp)	2012–2015	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	7.6 s	132 mph (213 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 III Roadster (facelift 2012)2012–2015 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.8 MZR (126 hp)	2012–2015	Gasoline	126 hp (93 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	9.9 s	123 mph (198 km/h)
2.0 MZR (160 hp)	2012–2015	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	7.9 s	135 mph (218 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 IV (ND)2015–2018 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.5 SkyActiv G (131 hp)	2015–2018	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	8.3 s	127 mph (204 km/h)
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 hp)	2015–2018	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	7.3 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.0 SkyActiv G (160 hp) i-ELOOP	2015–2018	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	7.3 s	133 mph (214 km/h)

Mazda MX-5 RF2015–present · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 hp)	2015–2018	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	7.5 s	134 mph (215 km/h)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (160 hp) Automatic	2015–2018	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	8.5 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
1.5 SkyActiv-G (131 hp)	2017–2018	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	8.6 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 hp)	2018–present	Gasoline	181 hp (133 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	181 hp (133 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)

Mazda MX-5 IV (ND2)2018–present · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 hp)	2018–present	Gasoline	181 hp (133 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)
2.0 SkyActiv-G (181 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	181 hp (133 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)

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