Mazda MX-5 (2016)

Mazda MX-5
Mazda
2016 Production Car
Japan
Engine
2.0L Naturally-Aspirated I4
155 bhp (116 kW), 148 lb⋅ft (200 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
6-speed Transmission
Weight
2310 lbs (1048 kg)
50%F/50%R
0.067 hp/lb (0.11 kW/kg)

"After 25 years in production, the Miata is still doing things right. So right, in fact, that the driving experience of the latest Miata is nearly identical to the original, and that is a good thing. Sure there is more power – 155 horses vs. 116 in the original Miata – and the new model is a bit heavier, but the intuitive steering, danceable rear end, and impeccable transmission are all still there. It’s no wonder the Mazda Miata is one of the most popular and affordable paths to racing; it’s built for the role. The 2016 Miata combines the best of the modern with what’s made the MX-5 such a reliable favorite for more than two decades - a credit its identity as an instant classic from day one."

—forzamotorsport.net

The 2016 Mazda MX-5, abbreviated as Mazda MX-5 '16, is a roadster first featured in Forza Horizon 2 via the free Mazda MX-5 Car Pack. Since then, it has been featured as standard in every subsequent main title.

It is also featured as a Forza Edition car in Forza Motorsport 7 that is rewarded in the Competitive Edge Forzathon event.

Background

Officially unveiled on September 3, 2014 in the United States and Spain, the fourth generation MX-5, codenamed ND, was designed by Masashi Nakayama. Manufactured in Mazda's Hiroshima plant, the ND MX-5 was introduced in the third quarter of 2015 to replace the NC MX-5. Its chassis formed the basis of the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth.

Special Variants

• 2016 Team Forza MX-5 - Available as a pre-order bonus for Forza Motorsport 6.
• 2016 MX-5 Pringles Edition - Available only in Forza Motorsport 6 as part of a promotion with Pringles.

Forza Edition

The Forza Edition is a special variant with a 25% CR boost that can be doubled for racing at Laguna Seca. It has been upgraded to class B and features a bespoke widebody kit, complemented by a large rear wing and aftermarket wheels.

Statistics

	Speed 5.3 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 6.4 Braking 4.5	D 360
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 35,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Compact Sport Coupe Speed: Top Speed: 139.6 mph  (224.6 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.317 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 129.2 ft (39.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 317.1 ft (96.7 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.08 g

	Speed 5.3 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 6.4 Braking 4.5 Common	D 360
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 31,500 CR
Performance & Division Division: Sport Compact Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+55) Speed: Top Speed: 139.6 mph  (224.6 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.016 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.300 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 134.1 ft (40.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 335.8 ft (102.4 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.08 g

	Speed 5.5 Handling 6.4 Acceleration 6.7 Launch 7.3 Braking 7.6	C 593
Required DLC: Requires the Mazda MX-5 Car Pack
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 35,000 CR
Performance & Championship Championship: JDM Icons Speed: Top Speed: 148.7 mph  (239.3 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.800 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 143.9 ft (43.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 351.9 ft (107.3 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.90 g

	Speed 5.5 Handling 6.2 Acceleration 6.7 Launch 7.2 Braking 6.3	C 599
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 35,000 CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship Championship: Asian Sports Cars Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

	Speed ? Handling ? Acceleration ? Launch ? Braking ?	?
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for ? CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type Car Type: missing data Rarity: missing data Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Pringles Edition

	Speed 5.3 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 6.4 Braking 4.5	D 360
Required DLC: Requires the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Pringles Edition pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 35,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Compact Sport Coupe Speed: Top Speed: 139.6 mph  (224.6 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.317 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 129.2 ft (39.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 317.1 ft (96.7 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.08 g

Team Forza

	Speed 5.0 Handling 5.2 Acceleration 6.7 Braking 5.0	D 360
Required DLC: Requires a pre-order code
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 35,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Compact Sport Coupe Speed: Top Speed: 132.2 mph  (212.7 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.819 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 125.6 ft (38.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 303.9 ft (92.6 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.15 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.20 g

Forza Edition

	Speed 5.2 Handling 5.6 Acceleration 7.3 Braking 5.5 Legendary	B 517
Unlock Requirements Forzathon: Complete all challenges for Competitive Edge
Performance & Division Division: Sport Compact Value: ? CR Collection Tier: Tier 5 - Legendary (+200) Speed: Top Speed: 139.9 mph  (225.1 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.021 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 17.300 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.9 ft (37.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 301.8 ft (92 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.23 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.24 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	3.7L V6 - VVT 5.7L V8 2.6L 4 Rotor - Racing
	3.7L V6 - VVT 6.2L V8 2.6L 4 Rotor - Racing
	6.2L V8 2.6L 4 Rotor - Racing
	6.2L V8 2.6L 4 Rotor - Racing

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger Centrifugal Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger Centrifugal Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger Centrifugal Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger Centrifugal Supercharger

Performance

The ND MX-5 is a two-door roadster powered by either a 1.5L (1,496 cc) SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine with 129 hp (96 kW) and 111 ft·lb (150 N·m) or a 2.0L (1,998 cc) SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine with 155 hp (116 kW) and 148 ft·lb (200 N·m). Both engines are naturally aspirated and use direct injection. The former engine is used for the base model, while the North American versions of the car use the latter engine.

The ND MX-5 has either a six-speed SkyActiv-MT manual gearbox or a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox, with both delivering power to the rear wheels. The ND has a neutral weight bias of 50%/50%.

Trivia

• Its engine bay and trunk cannot be viewed in Forzavista.

Gallery

Forza Motorsport 7

Forza Motorsport 7

Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Edition

Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Edition

Forza Horizon 2

Forza Horizon 3

Forza Horizon 3