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Fourth generation (ND)
Mazda officially unveiled the fourth generation MX-5 (ND) on September 4, 2014 in the United States, Spain, and Japan. [2] The new MX-5 was then presented in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show, and in November 2014 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car will be manufactured in Mazda’s Hiroshima plant. Planned release is Q3 2015.The fourth generation MX-5 will be 105 mm (4.1 in) shorter and 100 kg (220 lb) lighter than its third generation predecessor, putting the vehicle's estimated curb weight somewhere around just 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). The car will be based on the Mazda SKYACTIV technology. There will be 2 direct-injection petrol engines without turbo-chargers. The base model will have a 1.5 L 130 bhp engine, and the North American (USA & Canada) version will have a 2.0 L 160 bhp engine. A manual shift transmission as well as an automatic transmission will be offered, both with 6 gears. The cockpit, steering wheel, and infotainment system are very similar to the 2014 Mazda3. The fabric roof is manually operated and opens/closes in a few seconds. [52]
A co-operation with Alfa Romeo on a joint rear-wheel drive platform was announced in 2012, but cancelled in 2014. FCA may announce a Fiat Abarth based on the Mazda ND platform in 2015. [53]
Production numbers and details
In 2000, the Guinness Book of World Records declared the MX-5 the best-selling two-seat sports car in history, with total production of 531,890 units.[54] The 250,000th MX-5 rolled out of the factory on November 9, 1992; the 500,000th, on February 8, 1999; the 750,000th, in March 2004; the 800,000th in January 2007, and 900,000th in February 2011. [55] As of July 2014, total production of MX-5 reached 940,000 units.[2]Mazda also reapplied to Guinness World Records to have the record updated to 900,000 units.[1]
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