The Mazda MX-5 (NB) is the second generation of the Mazda MX-5 manufactured from 1998 until 2005. The model continued the MX-5's philosophy of being a lightweight, front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster while featuring numerous performance improvements, however lacking its predecessor's retractable headlamps. The NB is also the only generation to feature a factory-built turbocharged variant in the form of the Mazdaspeed MX-5 .
129-596: The redesigned MX-5 was previewed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1997. In February 1998, Mazda released the second-generation MX-5, production code NB, for the 1999 model year, the 1998 model year was skipped. The NB featured a more powerful engine and external styling cues borrowed from the third generation Mazda RX-7 , designed in 1995 by Tom Matano . Prices in the United States, the main market for
258-402: A 1,500cc engine with a maximum output of 70 horse-power. In the truck category, The Nissan Datsun Truck G220 and many 3-wheeler models were highlighted. It was held from October 25 to November 7, 1960. It was held from October 25 to November 7, 1961. The "brilliant" Eighth Motor Show featured various sports cars and prototypes. The exhibiting area was double the space of the previous show and
387-708: A 20-millimeter lower vehicle height, Endless brake pads and TAKATA four-point seatbelts. The vehicles were unveiled at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon . The MX-5 Miata Special Edition is a limited (450 units) version of the USA Market 2012 MX-5 Miata with black-only PRHT, two new body (non-roof) colors (Pearl White and Velocity Red), new 17-inch black gunmetal alloy wheels, black exterior accents, black heated leather seats and piano black interior finishes, 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter or 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Premium and Suspension packages. The vehicle
516-592: A 5-speed Getrag transmission and a Bilstein suspension were other stock features to allow owners to compete in SCCA Solo or SCCA Road Racing events. Also in 2003, a division of Mazda in Japan released the Roadster Coupé, with a fixed hardtop roof. The body structure was reworked to incorporate the roof and gave a substantial increase in chassis rigidity with a weight increase of 10 kg (22 lb). Production
645-435: A 5-speed manual transmission, double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, Bilstein monotube dampers, 205/45R17 tires, 300 mm (11.8 in) ventilated front brake discs and 280 mm (11.0 in) solid rear brake discs. The "Superlight" weighs in at 1,000 kg (2,200 lb), making it 59 kg (130 lb) heavier than the original NA 1.8 series MX-5. The Roadster 20th Anniversary models are based on
774-446: A 5-speed or a 6-speed manual transmission or 118 kW (158 bhp) with the optional 6-speed automatic transmission . A limited-slip differential was available with the 6-speed manual option. In Australia, the 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR was offered, rated at 118 kW (158 bhp) and 188 N⋅m (139 lbf⋅ft) of torque and the 6-speed manual transmission and LSD are standard. In Europe, two engines were offered:
903-744: A Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler, MAZDASPEED coil over kit, Brembo brakes, tanned Saddle black-leather seats with Aqua leather accents and Coal Ash suede inserts, Spider Silk Gray Metallic-colored trim pieces on the doors and dash, black interior, customized floor mats by Star West and a MAZDASPEED short-throw shifter. The MX-5 Super20 included Hyper Orange Mica-colored body, stationary glossy black hardtop with matching orange stripes, color-matched roll bar, black leather seats with suede seat inserts and orange contrast channel stitching, DPTune reflashed ECU, Racing Beat 304-stainless steel header and exhaust, Racing Beat hollow front and rear anti-roll bars, ACT organic street clutch, MAZDASPEED coil overs and
1032-408: A South Gate was newly added. An extended exhibition time (through 8 p.m.) was introduced on two days of this year's show. The total number of visitors surpassed 900,000. The Japanese government announced the " Income Doubling Plan " at the year-end of the previous year, and individual spending gradually increased. The so-called "3-C Period" was approaching the general public. People's dreams were to have
1161-587: A Thatcham Category 1 alarm with immobiliser. The 2.0i Miyako also included a limited-slip differential, Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control. The MX-5 Matte and Black Special Edition is a limited edition version of the MX-5 with a MZR 2.0-liter engine, built to commemorate 20 years of MX-5 production in France. The vehicle was unveiled at the 21st annual Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV in Paris. Unveiled at
1290-924: A Traction Control System (TCS) and a limited-slip differential (Roadster Coupe only). Introduced at the 2012 Leipzig Motor Show , the MX-5 "Yusho" is a limited version of the MX-5 with a supercharged 2.0-liter MZR petrol engine featuring a supercharger kit by Flyin' Miata and Cosworth pistons as well as connecting rods rated at 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp) and 274 N⋅m (202 lb⋅ft) at 5,450 rpm, top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), individually designed muffler with large cross sections and centrally-positioned double tailpipes, 6-speed manual transmission with special sports clutch and shorter final drive ratio of 4.1, suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, larger stabilizer bars and lowering springs from Eibach Federn; 8Jx17 anthracite gray alloy wheels with Toyo semi-slick tires, matte-white film wrapping and white-foiled rear spoiler, rear diffuser in carbon fiber-optics and
1419-435: A black rear diffuser, sport exhaust tailpipes and a black bezel on the front grille, light-gray leather interior with embossed five-stage seat heating for driver and front passenger, accessory option include an iPod and USB adapter and lowering vehicle by 30 millimeters. Available body colors included Brilliant Black Metallic Arachneweiß Tornadoraot and metallic. The model name was chosen by 9,600 Facebook users who had voted at
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#17327943184301548-534: A campaign to target a younger group of drivers with the introduction of the Shinsen Version (SV) Miata. The Shinsen (Japanese for "Fresh and New") provided an intermediate step between the base model and the pricier LS. Equipped with most standard features on the LS, such as cruise control and aluminum brush trim. This limited production model also shared an inverted color scheme of the same year Special Edition with
1677-790: A car, color TV and air-conditioner. Buoyed by the upturned economy, the star models were presented at the Motor Show. Many international products were also showcased. They were the Prince Skyline Sports Convertible designed by Michelotti , the Nissan Fairlady prototype, the Italian-style Toyopet Sports X , and the Daihatsu 700cc engine car. It was held from October 25 to November 7, 1962. The highlight of this year's Motor Show
1806-490: A central tailpipe, Recaro seats, road slicks tires and body-colored roll hoops behind the seats. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed . MX-5 Kuro are limited (200 soft-top, 400 Roadster Coupe) versions of MX-5 126PS 1.8i SE Soft-top and 160PS 2.0i Sport Tech Roadster Coupe, for the UK market. The Soft-top and Roadster Coupe included 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions respectively. Common features included
1935-544: A concept car commemorating the 20th anniversary of MX-5 production, designed at Mazda's studio in Frankfurt, Germany. It is made of lightweight materials to improve performance, handling, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions and does not include a windshield. It was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show . The vehicle is powered by a MZR 1.8-liter petrol engine rated at 93 kW (125 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 167 N⋅m (123 lb⋅ft) torque at 4,500 rpm. It features
2064-457: A custom black/red leather interior trim by Stitchcraft. Making its debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show , the 3rd Generation Limited was a launch edition of the MX-5 NC which featured added chrome accents, stainless steel scuff plates, and special 17-inch wheels. Velocity Red was an exclusive color to this edition. A limited run of 3,500 were built worldwide (300 in the UK, 750 in
2193-454: A diffuser-style rear sports bumper, larger-diameter sports exhaust, unique race car inspired exterior graphics, Black detailing around the front grille and front fog lights, plus unique 'Kuro Edition' badging, Stone and Black heated leather seats, Stone leather door inserts with contrasting red stitching, a silver interior deco panel with red accents, alloy pedals, premium floor mats with race inspired logo and climate control air conditioning. Kuro
2322-479: A glass rear window with defogger for the convertible top and an optional hinged wind deflector behind the seats. The NB continued to employ four-wheel independent suspension, with enlarged anti-roll bars at the front and rear, but the wheels, tires and brakes were significantly upgraded: anti-lock braking system was offered as an option; alloy wheels were now 14-inches (360 mm) or 15-inches (380 mm) in diameter and 6-inches (150 mm) in width, depending on
2451-584: A hard time to develop. The company's advanced sports car fitted with the rotary engine was finally on the stage. It was held from September 26 to October 9, 1964. The Nissan Fairlady 1500 (Datsun Sports 1500, SR310) and the Mazda Cosmo were introduced at this show, one month before the 1964 Summer Olympics . Seeing market growth due to the liberalization of automobile import to be introduced in April next year, three foreign carmakers newly participated in
2580-529: A limited-slip differential, front shock-tower brace, underbody chassis bracing, 17-inch alloy wheels, Koni shock absorbers, racing-specific front and rear sway bars, higher-rate springs to provide a lower ride height and a rear lip spoiler. Introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon , the Kurenai Concept was a PRHT model in Radiant Ebony color with chrome accents, custom 17-inch alloy wheels, and
2709-719: A limited-slip differential. Available body colors included Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White Pearlescent and Velocity Red mica. The vehicle went on sale in mid-July 2011. The Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED models are based on the Mazda Roadster RS Power Retractable Hard Top with the 2.0-liter DOHC engine and six-speed manual transmission, and the Mazda Roadster VS Power Retractable Hard Top with 2.0-liter DOHC engine and six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. They were built for
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#17327943184302838-496: A new Aurora Blue (with matching painted decorative elements in the interior). The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show . The UK model covered 32% of the Anniversary model production (around 600 units), which was based on the soft-top 1.8 SE. It included 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels with a unique silver finish, front fog lights, chrome trims around the grille, headlamps and fog lights, body-colored roll bars and
2967-404: A part of special-purpose vehicles only, which resulted in a passenger car oriented show this year. It was held from October 29 to November 11, 1971. The main focus of this year's show was the technological developments of safety vehicles and emission reduction, which were also the primary targets to be addressed. It was held from October 23 to November 5, 1972. The main focus of this year's show
3096-558: A red leather and alcantara interior. For 2008, Mazda released a Special Edition MX-5 with an Icy Blue exterior and exclusive Dark Saddle Brown folding top, and matching leather with blue stitching on the steering wheel, seats, and hand brake lever. The Special Edition also featured a silver-accented shift knob, dark-silver finished instrument panel with chrome accents, special 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels, stainless steel MX-5 scuff plates, and chrome front headlight bezels, as well as grille and fog lamp surrounds. The 2008 Special Edition
3225-539: A red underlay and stitching, special badging, floor mats and climate control air conditioning. The exterior includes front fog lamps, larger 17-inch alloy wheels, a front suspension strut brace, and metallic paint Aluminum Silver Metallic on the 2.0i Miyako and Velocity Red Mica on 1.8i Miyako). Both Miyako models also included remote central locking, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, an MP3 compatible audio system with six speakers and auxiliary jack input, heated electric mirrors and electric front windows and
3354-435: A shock tower brace, Power Slot slotted brake rotors, StopTech stainless steel brake lines and street performance brake pads, SpeedSource front brake ducts, black 16-inch Enkei RPF1 twin-spoke racing wheels, Toyo Proxes RA-1 245/45ZR16 high-performance tires, 20 mm (0.79 in) H&R Track+ bolt-on wheel spacers in the rear and 15 mm (0.59 in) Sparco wheel spacers in the front. The vehicles were unveiled at
3483-619: A supporting strut brace. Inside, the stainless steel scuff plate features a unique '20th Anniversary' logo and limited edition number, premium '20th Anniversary' branded floor mats, a body-colored front dashboard, aluminum pedal set, and manual air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake lever; MP3-compatible Radio/CD audio system with six speakers, steering wheel controls and an auxiliary input jack for MP3 and iPod connection. Available body colors include red, white and blue. True Red, Crystal White Pearlescent, Aurora Blue Mica body colors were £395 options. The MX-5 Miyako
3612-506: A titanium silver exterior and dark blue top and interior. The 2003 Miata Club Sport (MCS) was a special edition MX-5 NB produced at the behest of the SCCA, and was featured prominently in the 2003 Miata sales brochure. Limited to 50 units, 25 were Classic Red with the other 25 being Pure White. A hard or soft top option was available. The MCS came with no power steering, air conditioning or ABS brakes. A Torsen limited-slip differential paired with
3741-470: A top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). In 1999, Mazda celebrated the 10th anniversary of the MX-5 with the 10th Anniversary Model , a limited edition featuring some until-then exclusive features, namely a 6-speed manual transmission and Bilstein shock absorbers; 15 inch polished aluminum wheels with 195/50R15 tires and a Torsen limited-slip differential . Performance figures were slightly different, with quicker acceleration and higher top speed than
3870-646: A torque converter, and the Crown 1,500cc diesel engine model. The 1959 show opened on October 24 and ran until November 4, 1959. Notable premieres included Mitsubishi's first own passenger car, the Mitsubishi 500 . The Japan Trade Center (indoor exhibition hall), located in Harumi, was newly chosen as the venue for the Sixth Motor Show. The total area of the site was nearly three times that of Hibiya, while
3999-453: A variety of vehicles ranging from sporty models (including minivehicles) prepared for high-speed driving, cars for leisure use and city cars, as well as advanced reference models (including electric vehicles) focusing on high safety standards and low exhaust emissions. This year Toyota released the Celica and Carina onto the market, while Nissan launched its front-engine, front-wheel-drive model,
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4128-704: Is a biennial auto show held in October–November at the Tokyo Big Sight , Tokyo , Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), it is a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles , and normally sees more concept cars than actual production car introductions, which
4257-581: Is a limited edition of the MX-5 Soft-Top Convertible available in two versions, the MX-5 1.8i Miyako and the 2.0i Miyako. 500 units of each were produced. The 1.8i Miyako features a MZR 1.8-liter engine and a powered retractable hardtop, while the 2.0i Miyako is powered by the MZR 2.0-liter engine. It was built for the UK market to commemorate 20 years of MX-5 production. The Miyako package included Medici premium perforated black leather trim with
4386-530: Is a limited version of the MX-5 soft-top with a MZR 1.8L engine with only 2,000 produced. It was built for the European market to commemorate 20 years of MX-5 production. It includes a special exterior styling package with a chrome grille, door handles and headlight fascia, silver-look fog lamp frames, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and 20th Anniversary logos and a strut tower bar. Available body colors include True Red, Crystal White Pearl and, specific for this edition,
4515-498: Is an MX-5 soft-top designed by Mazda North American Operations and Magna Car Top Systems. It included a single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation, lower car body, Stratosphere White body color, Yokohama AO48 225/45R17 performance with 17-inch 10-spoke ADVAN RS wheels in Gun Metal Metallic, a turbocharged MZR 2.0-liter engine fueled by BP's isobutanol, a lithium-ion racing battery made by Braille Battery,
4644-568: Is the Japanese word for black. The vehicles went on sale in July 2012. As part of the Roadster's 20th anniversary in Japan, Mazda held a special commemorative event on September 20, 2009, at its Miyoshi Proving Ground in western Japan. In addition, 200 MX-5s from Europe were gathered at 24 Hours of Le Mans . A "Best of Show" competition was held during the event with a special award going to
4773-491: Is the reason why the automotive press sees the show as one of the motorshow's big five (along with Detroit , Geneva , Frankfurt and Paris ). For the first time in its 67-year history, the show was cancelled for 2021 due to rising cases of COVID-19 . The show, originally called All Japan Motor Show was first held in an outdoor venue called Hibiya Park , the show was considered a success with 547,000 visitors over ten days and 254 exhibitors displaying 267 vehicles, but of
4902-468: The 2010 SEMA Show , the MX-5 Super20 included a DPTune-reflashed ECU with a supercharged Cosworth motor, ACT clutch, MAZDASPEED coilover shocks and shock tower brace, and Racing Beat hollow anti-roll bars. It also featured StopTech brakes, SpeedSource brake disks and 16-inch Enkei wheels. Limited to 750 units in the U.S., the 2011 Special Edition was offered only as a PRHT version. The vehicles
5031-1001: The 2011 SEMA Show . Made in 2011, for the 2012 model year, the MX-5 Miata Special Version (SV trim) is a limited (180 units) version of the Canadian Market 2012 model year MX-5 Miata GX base trim (no suspension package) with 2.0L MZR gasoline engine with the following upgrades: Velocity Red Mica exterior with Brilliant Black PRHT, Brilliant Black exterior door mirrors and roll bar garnish, 17-inch gunmetal alloy wheels with 205/45R17 tires, heated black leather trimmed seats with sand-colored stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel with Piano Black trim and sand-colored stitching, leather-wrapped parking brake with sand-colored stitching, leather-like door trim with sand colored stitching, Piano Black decoration panel, alloy pedals, auto A/C, external thermometer and trip computer, 6-speed manual transmission. The only optional equipment
5160-485: The BP-4W straight-four engine that produced 133 kW (178 bhp) at 6,000 rpm and 226 N⋅m (167 lbf⋅ft) 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 due to reaching its 6,500 rpm rev limiter. With its upgraded Bilstein shock absorbers and wider tires,
5289-666: 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. The NC featured exterior styling by Yasushi Nakamuta sharing no components with the NB , except for the fender-mounted turn signal lights on non-U.S. models, and rear differential internals. The chief designer of this model generation
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5418-528: The Prince Sedan AISH , Toyota Toyopet Super RH ; Datsun Passenger Delux (Model DB-5) , Ohta Sedan and Van, and three-wheeled vehicles from Daihatsu . The second Tokyo Motor Show was held over twelve days, from May 7 to May 18, 1955. Almost 785,000 visitors attended, among them HIH Prince Akihito . The highlights of the passenger cars on display were the new Datsun 110 , Toyopet Crown RS and Toyopet Master RR . The Second All-Japan Motor Show
5547-542: The mid-size vehicle tax class , making Japanese buyers liable for additional costs for ownership. In July 2006, Mazda debuted a Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) version of the NC with a two-piece folding hardtop, named MX-5 Roadster Coupé in Europe, Roadster Power Retractable Hard Top in Japan, and MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top in the U.S. and Canada. Designed by Webasto and constructed of polycarbonate ,
5676-504: The "passenger cars" they dreamt of would gradually be getting closer to their lives. Passenger cars became the boom of the motor show, accordingly. Although only 527,000 people visited the fourth show between May 9 and May 19, 1957, significant vehicles made their debut; the first of the long running Toyota Corona and Prince Skyline were introduced, as well as a prototype of the Datsun Sports . The Fourth All-Japan Motor Show
5805-426: The 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR LF-VE rated at 118 kW (158 bhp) and 188 N⋅m (139 lbf⋅ft) of torque, coupled to the 6-speed manual transmission; and a new 1.8 L (110 cu in) MZR L8-VE , rated at 94 kW (126 bhp) and 167 N⋅m (123 lbf⋅ft), coupled to the 5-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic transmission, with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters ,
5934-586: The 2.0. These figures are for the European-spec models. For all PRHT models, the suspension was slightly modified to handle the additional weight, with slightly stiffer springs. Introduced at the 2005 SEMA Show , the Troy Lee Designs MX-5 NC was a one-off model that featured a custom silver/black paint scheme by L&G Enterprises, a body kit with rear deck cover designed by Keith Dean, 18-inch Volk Racing wheels, Wilwood brakes, and
6063-442: The 2001 model year, a facelift to the second-generation MX-5 was released. There were some minor exterior changes, with a press-release of July 18, 2000, announcing the changes as "resulting in an even sportier and more forceful look". Fog lamps, previously an option, were made standard. The headlamps now featured projector style low beams and separate high beam lenses. The rear turn signals lamps were changed from amber to clear to make
6192-599: The 2005 model was available additionally in Lava Orange Mica and Black Mica in the US market, with Canada receiving only Titanium Grey Mica. Of the 5,428 Mazdaspeed MX-5s produced for the US market during model years 2004 and 2005, 4,000 were produced in 2004; the 2005 production run was shortened to only 1,428 due to a fire at the production facility. The other markets are not included in these totals; Canada received 300 in 2004 and only 53 of 300 planned in 2005. This model
6321-562: The 2019 Tokyo Motor Show recorded almost double the attendance of the 2017 event, which was attributed to expanding the scope beyond automobiles. The 2021 event was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The planned 2023 event will include other automobile-related industries and has been rebranded to the Japan Mobility Show . The first Tokyo Motor Show was held in Hibiya Park from April 20 to April 29, 1954. Of
6450-481: The 267 vehicles on display, only seventeen were passenger cars, which reflected the paucity of personal family transport in Japan at the time. Trucks , buses , and motorcycles made up most of the exhibits. Approximately 547,000 visitors attended the show over the ten days, where the most prominent cars were the Austin A40 , Hillman Minx and the newly introduced Renault 4CV , as well as domestic vehicles such as
6579-487: The 267, only 17 of them were passenger cars as the show was dominated by commercial vehicles. In 1958, due to construction of a subway and underground parking lot near Hibiya Park, the show was shifted to the Korakuen Bicycle Racing Track. The show changed venues again in 1959 as the previous year was marred by heavy rain. It moved to an indoor facility, the newly opened Harumi Showplace which
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#17327943184306708-501: The 5th Hall at the motor show to promote seatbelts (with demonstration) and control of idling. A "Traffic Safety Room for Children" was also created for the first time. Among the exhibits, Toyota's Crown Hardtop (2-door model) and Corona Mark II (1600 and 1900) were the center of attraction. Other vehicles of interest included the Nissan Laurel, Skyline 2000GT powered by a V6 engine, Isuzu 117 Coupe, and Toyota's Sprinter Coupe. It
6837-455: The Cherry, featuring an industry-first horizontally mounted engine layout. A "Safety and Pollution Protection Center" pavilion was newly created at the show to indicate that the automotive industry has launched into the challenge to improve safety and reduce exhaust emissions. The 18th Tokyo Motor Show, the second international motor show, attracted many more visitors from overseas countries than
6966-666: The Daihatsu Fellow, and Suzuki Fronte featured significantly improved performance, resulting in a strong presence among owners of conventional minivehicles. Notably, the Nissan Prince Royal, the first made-in-Japan limousine used by the emperor and empress, was unveiled at the show. Visitors were surprised at the vehicle's overwhelming body size and engine. It was held from October 26 to November 8, 1967. The 14th Tokyo Motor Show provided an opportunity for promoting traffic safety to society. A "Traffic Safety Corner"
7095-437: The Japanese market and included the following upgrades: Factory-installed options included 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM radio/MP3/WMA player and AUX jack. Available exterior body colors included Spirited Green Metallic (exclusive), Velocity Red Mica (exclusive) and Crystal Pearl White Mica (special body color). The vehicles went on sale in October 2011 and were available at both Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers. The MX-5 Spyder
7224-468: The MX-5, started at US$ 19,770. Although many parts of the interior and body were different, the most notable changes were the headlamps: the first generation's retractable headlamps no longer passed pedestrian safety tests and were replaced by fixed ones. The new car grew slightly in width compared to the earlier model and was slightly more aerodynamic than the original, with a drag coefficient of C d =0.36. Other notable improvements include
7353-589: The Mazdaspeed model could pull over 0.98 g in 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. The 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 was only available in Velocity Red Mica and Titanium Gray Metallic for the US market and Velocity Red Mica for the Canadian market while
7482-549: The North American and Japanese models. The MX-5 SE has been used for both gravel and tarmac rallying in Australia, showing the versatility of these cars in racing. The Euro NCAP Safety Ratings for MX-5s manufactured in 2002 were given 4 out of 5 stars for adult protection but only 1 out of 4 stars for pedestrian protection. Euro NCAP stated: "This is a poor performance despite the MX-5 benefiting from not having to have
7611-687: The Roadster RS soft-top model with a six-speed manual transmission, and the VS Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) model with a six-speed automatic transmission, for the Japanese market, commemorating 20 years of Mazda Roadster. Special equipment included Recaro bucket sport seats (Black Alcantara and red leather), exclusive '20th Anniversary' badges on each side fender, clear front fog lights and bezels (black and silver on soft-top and PRHT models respectively), 205/45R17 84W tires with 17-inch aluminum wheels (standard equipment on
7740-545: The TV station DMAX. Other candidate names included "Arashi" and "Migoto". The MX-5 GT is a concept car inspired by the MX-5 GT race programme and built by Le Mans race specialist Jota Sport . Its powered by a normally aspirated 2.0-liter Mazda petrol engine rated at 205 bhp (153 kW), and includes a manual transmission, adjustable suspension, carbon front splitter, a rear diffuser and boot spoiler, sports exhaust system with
7869-478: The U.K) were 16-inch (410 mm) wheels with 205/45VR16 low-profile tires, larger brakes at the front and rear, additional chassis stiffening braces, a limited-slip differential, a 6-speed manual transmission, Bilstein suspension and leather seats. The upgraded tires and suspension allowed the new model to pull 0.91 g in lateral grip in tests by Car and Driver magazine. The body was strengthened, gaining 16% in bending rigidity and 22% in torsional rigidity . With
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#17327943184307998-660: The U.S., 150 in Canada), delivered in advance of standard models. The MS-R (Motor Sport-Racing) package was designed specifically to enhance the on-track performance of the MX-5 in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Showroom Stock B (SSB) road racing and C-Stock (CS) autocrossing. The MS-R package is based on the SV model MX-5, which already includes a 124 kW (166 hp) 2.0-liter four-cylinder MZR engine, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes. The package adds
8127-668: The UK. Of particular interest for the US models is that they came with Air Conditioning. Random units were equipped with ABS. Approximately 100 units came equipped with the Hard Top option. To set the U.S. and Canadian models apart visually, US models were equipped with the Front Dam and Fog lights. Canadian models came equipped with a rear spoiler. For example, US #3143 was 50 State emission legal (met California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission requirements), where 49 State emission requirements met Federal (FED) requirements. This unit also
8256-417: The United States, Mazda erroneously quoted the power figure for the Japanese and Australian model in early catalogues. Car and Driver magazine and numerous owners confirmed the missing power, and Mazda offered to buy back the 2001 cars due to those misleading power claims. Owners who did not take up the buy back offer were offered an apology and free servicing for the warranty period. In 2003 Mazda launched
8385-411: The car look more modern. Some cockpit elements were changed, the most notable being the redesigned center console, and the white faced and red backlit instrument panel gauges from the 2000 Special Edition were made standard, replacing the previous blue faced gauges. The seats were also upgraded, incorporating more support in the side bolsters and taller headrests. Added for top models (designated 'Sport' in
8514-401: The car to complete the 0–100 km/h sprint in 6 seconds, compared to the base model's 8.5s and the later Mazdaspeed's 7.8s. An extensive list of modifications were made to the base model cars in order to accommodate the extra performance. Externally the only visible changes to the vehicles' appearance are the 'SP' decal at the rear of the car, and the visible intercooler at the front. Some of
8643-447: The changes included the use of a Garrett GT2560R turbo fed by a cast inconel exhaust manifold, a custom ECU, stainless exhaust, and a prominent carbon-kevlar air filter housing. Rerouting of the air-conditioning, power steering and wipers were required leading to hundreds of unique parts for the SP. Part of the development cycle for the car involved extensive testing from Mazda Motorsport, where
8772-584: The coming liberalization of automobile import, Japanese carmakers displayed an array of new cars," newspapers reported in regard to the Tenth Motor Show. As part of the 10th anniversary program, the admission fee for the first day of the show was set at 500 yen (100 yen fee plus 400 yen donation for the Community Chest Center). From this year's show, two halls were provided for passenger car exhibits to help passenger cars become
8901-475: The dark wheels, suede-trimmed steering wheel, Recaro sport seats with leather and alcantara. Yusho is the Japanese word for victory. The Senshu MX-5 is a limited (200 unit) version of the MX-5 with a Retractable Hard Top, 2.0-liter MZR petrol engine, 6-speed manual transmission and sport-line equipment built for the German market. It includes dark alloy wheels with 205/45R17 tires, a "racing stripe" Seitenfolierung,
9030-488: The equivalent price of an SP in 2019 would have been A$ 83,202 . The commercial success of the SP paved the way for the development of the Mazdaspeed MX-5 released in 2004, which was detuned in order to accommodate a larger market appeal. The 2004 model year saw the introduction of the official turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5, Roadster Turbo in Japan. It featured an IHI RHF5 VJ35 turbocharger equipped variant of
9159-571: The exhibiting space was double that of Hibiya site. The admission fee, which comes with the lottery tickets, also was raised to 50 yen per person. The number of exhibited vehicles expanded to 317 units in this year's show. In the passenger car category, Japanese automakers displayed attractive models, including the Subaru 360 , Mitsubishi 500 , Datsun Sports 211, and the all-new Bluebird. Toyota also presented its Mater Line equipped with Japan's first automatic transmission. The Prince Skyline featured
9288-475: The fact that concept cars dominate the show, the show returned to being an annual event from 2001 to 2005 with a show for passenger cars and motorcycle in odd-numbered years and smaller shows for commercial vehicles in 2002 and 2004. However, from 2007 onwards the event has once again returned to a biennial schedule which combines both passenger and commercial vehicles, including motorcycles and auto parts. After several consecutive events with declining attendance,
9417-415: The first event after it changed to an every-other-year cycle, was held under the theme of "Life on Wheels" to present the auto industry's clear visions and attitude toward environmental issues. The Theme Pavilion put on various displays to show the broad connection of daily life and automobiles, as well as the auto industry's contribution (as an export business) to the Japanese economy. A very rare presentation
9546-629: The form of the Miata logo, all encased in a luxury blue velvet box. Despite the publicity that Mazda gave to this model, it took more than a year to sell all units, drawing criticism that too many units had been produced (another factor was the high price with an MSRP of $ 26,875, about $ 6500 more than a base model). 7,500 units of the 10th Anniversary were produced, with 3,700 distributed to Europe (of which: 600 – UK, 20 – Portugal), 3,150 to North America (of which 3,000 to US and 150 to Canada), 500 to Japan and 150 to Australia, with car number 7,500 being sold in
9675-588: The front fenders, color-coded roll bar trim, Niseko branded floor mats, and similar add-ons used in the 2008 Special Edition model. The MX-5 Niseko was limited to 800 units in the UK; 240 for the soft-top and 560 for the PRHT. The MX-5 facelift was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and Science Museum in London , and later at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show . The Japanese model went on sale on December 9, 2008, at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers. Major changes concern
9804-399: The fuel cut-off at 7,200 rpm and 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm for the automatic transmission . Engine redline was raised by 500 rpm to 7,200 rpm in manual model and fuel cut at 7,500 rpm. The suspension and gearbox have been fine-tuned; with the latter offering smoother shifts and an automatic transmission will be introduced in Europe for the first time. The MX-5 Superlight is
9933-463: The headlamps and outer door handles. The instrument panel gained darker features and redesigned graphics for the gauges. To create more leg space in the cabin, a protrusion from the door pockets was eliminated. The 2.0 L; 122.0 cu in (1,999 cc) I4 engine was rated 125 kW (167 bhp) at 7,000 rpm and 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm for the 5-speed manual transmission , 118 kW (158 bhp) at 6,700 rpm with
10062-585: The intake manifold was mounted higher up. Mazda's Variable Intake Control System was introduced, which effectively gave a long narrow intake manifold at low rpm for better swirl, changing to a short, free-flowing manifold at high rpm for maximum breathing. Power output of the new engine was quoted at 104.4 kW (140.0 bhp) with 157 N⋅m (116 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The 1.6 L (98 cu in) B6 engine remained available in Europe and Japan. The base-model 1.8 L (110 cu in) NB could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.8 s and had
10191-493: The key concepts of high-speed and safety. Notably, the president of the motor show Prince Takamatsu showed particular interest in such future cars displayed on the stages as Toyota's EX-I, II and III. Meanwhile, carmakers emphasized displays of technological developments at the show in response to recall problems reported in June this year. They also aggressively promoted countermeasures for some serious social issues: traffic safety and
10320-570: The leading edge of its bonnet tested because of its low profile." The Mazda MX-5 NB was used as one of the hero cars in the 1998 TV series V.I.P. In the manga and anime Initial D , the downhill racer of Team 246 in Kanagawa , Satoshi Omiya, drives an orange MX-5 NB8C with a large rear wing . He loses the race when he spins out after his car's rear wing breaks. Tokyo Motor Show The Japan Mobility Show ( ジャパンモビリティショー ) , called Tokyo Motor Show ( 東京モーターショー ) ( TMS ) until 2019,
10449-415: The majority of them were particularly interested in passenger cars. A poster of the motor show carried the slogan "Japanese Automobiles at a Glance!" The Japanese government also had planned to release the national car at an affordable price range of around 250,000 yen. At that time, passenger cars were still very expensive for the general public in reality. At the same time, they had a premonition that
10578-487: The merger with Prince in 1966, announced a business tie-up with Fuji Heavy Industries. Toyota also formed a business alliance with Hino and Daihatsu. With this alliance, Hino stopped producing its Contessa passenger car and Hino vehicles vanished in the passenger car halls of the Tokyo Motor Show. As traffic safety and air-pollution became serious problems this year, the organizer provided a Safety Science Center in
10707-425: The minimum of options, the 2001 model weighed 1,065 kg (2,348 lb). The 1.8 L (110 cu in) BP6D engine was slightly modified and now featured variable valve timing on the intake camshaft. The intake and exhaust system also received a minor upgrade. These modifications resulted in a power output of 113 kW (152 bhp) (Japan, UK and Australia) or 107 kW (143 bhp) (US only). In
10836-471: The motor show this year. With this international move, the motor show was renamed from the All-Japan Motor Show to the Tokyo Motor Show. A press room was also created for foreign and domestic media. This year's show featured many GT and Coupe models rather than conventional 4-door sedans, which reflected the desire for sporty cars in the minds of consumers. Toyota's third-generation Corona RT40
10965-485: The motor show's stages. Toyota unveiled its 1.5-liter engine class small cars such as Toyopet Crown and Toyopet Master , while Nissan's Datsun 110 (860cc engine) also made its debut. These cars were signs of the start of the motorization of Japanese society with made-in-Japan brands. Meanwhile, the Imperial Prince visited the motor show for the first time. Passenger cars began to assume the greatest prominence at
11094-533: The organizer was forced to change it to a one-way street. At the same time, maritime transport was introduced between Takeshiba Pier and Harumi. The exhibiting areas were extended to accommodate a total of 410 vehicles. A Technical Center also debuted in an out-door area at the show hosted by the Japan Automotive Service Equipment Association and others. It was held from October 26 to November 10, 1963. "To respond to
11223-466: The oxide catalyst (the three way catalyst was not available at that time) and Honda's CVCC engine, as well as Thermal Reactor technology developed by Mazda and Daihatsu. Meanwhile, visitors paid great attention to motor sport oriented cars such as a racecar specification model of the Nissan Skyline and Mazda Savanna RX-3 . A lunar surface vehicle, developed jointly by Isuzu and GM, was also one of
11352-433: The prevention of air-pollution. It was held from October 30 to November 12, 1970. Imported automobiles participated in the 17th Tokyo Motor Show for the first time. A total of 95 imported vehicles were exhibited by 33 foreign carmakers from 7 countries. The latest designs and advanced technologies of imported vehicles helped the Japan show to have a strong international flavor. On the other hand, Japanese carmakers presented
11481-409: The previous year when capital transaction was liberalized in Japan's automotive sector in April this year. Exhibits of carmakers this year also focused on the challenges and solutions for safety and low-emission vehicles to respond to increasing concerns of traffic safety, air-pollution, and traffic jams in society. As for commercial vehicles, approval for exhibition was given to the under 3-ton class and
11610-498: The prototype car was entered in the 2001 Targa Tasmania in road going trim and finishing the event in 20th place outright. The extensive list of changes increased the cost of the SP to be substantially higher than the base model and the later Mazdaspeed. In 2002 the SP was sold for A$ 55,540 in Australia compared to A$ 40,530 for the base model. In 2004 the Mazdaspeed, sold as the SE in Australia, sold for A$ 45,490 . Allowing for inflation,
11739-421: The restyled front which now incorporates elements from Mazda's newer models like the larger grille and new head and fog lights. Further restyled elements include the side skirts, rear bumper and the tail lights. The soft-top Touring and Grand Touring models feature a mesh grille bordered by a chrome frame. The hardtop PRHT Roadster Coupe now features a mesh grille bordered by a chrome frame and chrome elements inside
11868-554: The show was also shifted to commence from October 10. The motor show hereafter opens as an autumn event organized by the Japan Motor Industrial Federation, Inc. In the fifth show, a Technical Center (sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineering) was created to promote technical developments of made-in-Japan automobiles, as well as a new Meeting Place for business talks. An automobile information room
11997-521: The sixth gear resulted in different performance results, with 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the standard 5-speed model, according to Car and Driver , and 0.4 seconds faster according to Motor Trend . However, in spite of the 10AM's greater weight, its top rated speed increased from 210 to 214 km/h (130 to 133 mph). Combined fuel consumption improved from 8.5 to 8.0 L/100 km (33 to 35 mpg ‑imp ; 28 to 29 mpg ‑US ). Each car
12126-517: The small car category, a variety of new models were unveiled in the 800-1,000cc engine class, including Japan's first fastback model, the Colt 800, the Honda S800/N800, Subaru 1000, and Familia Coupe 1000. My Cars (One's own cars), which were not used for taxi models, were also highlighted at the show. It was held from October 26 to November 8, 1966. The 13th Tokyo Motor Show was held in 1966,
12255-427: The soft-top base model), cowl connecting type front strut tower bar (standard equipment on the soft-top base model), fabric soft-top with glass rear window (soft-top model only), heated seats with five temperature settings (standard equipment on the PRHT base model) and soft padding with synthetic leather on the door armrests and center console lid (standard equipment on the PRHT base model). The 20th Anniversary Model
12384-440: The soft-top's aluminum. Performance times are slightly affected with the weight increase, with the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time increased to 9.6 s for the 1.8 and 8.2 seconds for the 2.0. Thanks to better aerodynamics, though, top speed is increased from 196 km/h (121.8 mph) to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) for the smaller-engined model and from 210 km/h (130 mph) to 215 km/h (134 mph) for
12513-534: The standard 5-speed model. The model's nickname among owners and enthusiasts was 10AM or 10AE (as in "10th Anniversary Edition"). The car had a unique Sapphire Blue Mica (called Innocent Blue in Japan) paint colour with two-toned black leather and blue Alcantara seats and floor mats, matching 3-spoke Nardi leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, BOSE audio system, bright gauge rings, carbon grained center console panel and stainless steel scuff plates. The addition of
12642-442: The star attraction. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, the organizer prepared special events for the Tokyo Motor Show this year. They were the "Development of Vehicles," an easy explanation display of how vehicles have progressed, and "Man and Automobiles," a review of the role of automobiles in society. It was held from October 30 to November 12, 1973. It was held from October 31 to November 10, 1975. The 21st Tokyo Motor Show,
12771-409: The stars of the motor show. A test driving course was created in the south of the exhibition area, which became very popular among visitors. This suggested that the show should include "an experience-oriented event." Many cars designed by foreign car designers were also displayed at the show. Notably, Toyo Kogyo (former Mazda Motor Corp.) unveiled its rotary engine series, which the company reportedly had
12900-543: The thin lacquer coating is damaged. Mazda replaced thousands of sets under warranty. There were minor differences in specification according to the market, such as no sports appearance package (front/side/back skirts, rear wing) or air conditioning for Europe. Introduced at the 2000 SEMA Show , the Mono-Posto concept was designed to be a single-seat sports car inspired by the Lotus Eleven and Jaguar D-Type . For
13029-504: The third Tokyo Motor Show which opened on April 20, 1956, over a 10-day period at Hibiya Park. This was primarily due to an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry called the "people's car plan" or the "National Car Project", announced in May 1955. Although its stated target of a four-seat car capable of 100 km/h (62 mph) and available for ¥ 150,000
13158-412: The top requires 12 seconds to raise or lower, and the first models were delivered to customers in late August 2006. The hardtop adds 36 kg (79 lb) to the weight of a comparably equipped soft-top, without diminishing trunk space when retracted. The PRHT omits one of the soft-top's two storage compartments behind the seats to accommodate the folding roof mechanism and has a steel trunk lid instead of
13287-412: The trim package; sports models were equipped with the larger wheels and 195/50VR15 tires. The BP-4W engine remained at 1.8 L (110 cu in) but received several minor updates. The engine compression ratio was raised from 9.0:1 to 9.5:1 by adding slightly domed pistons. The intake cam was changed to a solid lifter design with a stronger cam; the intake runners in the head were straightened and
13416-586: The year of "The first year of My Car (one's own car)." As the driving force of the development of Japan's motorization, the Nissan Sunny and Toyota Corolla were unveiled at this year's show. Other carmakers also presented their new models in the 800-1,000cc engine class, heralding the "Era of Cars for Everyone." Amid the My Car boom, minivehicles fitted with under 660cc engines also earned popularity among consumers again. New minivehicle models such as Honda's N360,
13545-630: Was Moray Callum . The 2003 Mazda Ibuki concept served as a preview of the new model. The suspension changed from a four-wheel double wishbone setup to a front wishbone/rear multilink setup, shared with the Mazda RX-8 . NC models featured traction control and stability control . According to Car and Driver , the NC has a skidpad number of 0.90 g . For the U.S., the engine was the 16-valve , 2.0 L (120 cu in) MZR LF-VE DOHC I4 , producing 130 kW (170 bhp) and 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) of torque coupled to either
13674-475: Was Honda's first automobile. The company has already earned a world-class reputation in motorcycle races such as the World Grand Prix, and unveiled its two models on the stage: The Honda Sports 360 and 500. This helped the event attract one million and more visitors for the first time. The street from Ginza to the Harumi venue was congested with more than 10,000 cars going to the motor show every day and
13803-467: Was a 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission with overdrive. The Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED-2012 is based on Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED, but with BBS lightweight alloy wheels, Bilstein height-adjustable dampers, Brembo brake system (painted in gold for the front) and Recaro seats. The Mazda Roadster NR-A 'Jimba-Ittai' (マツダ ロードスター NR-A “人馬一体号”) is a race car with Enkei 16-inch alloy wheels, Bridgestone 16-inch tires, Bilstein dampers for
13932-402: Was also displayed at the show. The Corona series and its long-time rival, Nissan's Bluebird, through their side-by-side competition in the so-called "B-C Battle" in the market, have long played a key role in the development of Japan's motorization. It was held from October 29 to November 11, 1965. A feeling that the time of high economic growth had come was in the air. The 12th Tokyo Motor Show
14061-565: Was also marketed in Australia as an MX-5 SE without any Mazdaspeed branding (exhaust tip excluded), featured 3.63 diff gears and was available in Sunlight Silver as well as Velocity Red Mica, Titanium Gray Metallic and Black Mica for 2005. It was also slightly de-tuned with only 121 kW (162 bhp). This was a result of lower boost pressure of 7.25 psi (0.5 bar) for the Australian model vs 8.5 psi (0.6 bar) of
14190-469: Was also provided near the main entrance of the venue. More than 300 people visited the center per day. Although some newspapers were critical, saying that a Japanese car for the common people had not yet been produced this year either, a newly released Subaru 360 was very popular at the national event. Other vehicles which aroused interest included the Mikasa Touring 600cc engine car equipped with
14319-525: Was also seen to show the various relationships between life and vehicles in the earlier days through such old vehicles as the 1918 "Detroit" electric vehicle and the 1929 Sumida bus. On the other hand, carmakers displayed the latest developments in environmental technology in order to comply with emission regulations. Toyota displayed the TTC-c/TTC-V system, while Nissan exhibited the NAPS system. The duration
14448-851: Was available in Dolphin Gray Mica or Sparkling Black Mica with gray leather interior, Bilstein shocks, and LSD. The MX-5 Sport Black is a limited edition of the MX-5 powered retractable hardtop (PRHT) with a 120 kW (160 PS) MZR-2.0L engine and Sport Tech equipment package, inspired by the Mazda MX-5 GT race car and built for the UK market. 500 examples were produced. It included a Brilliant Black powered retractable hardtop, black leather interior with contrasting 'sand' color stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco panel, and unique 'Black Limited Edition' exterior badging, uniquely-numbered interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats as well as dark 'gun metal' 17-inch alloy wheels and
14577-406: Was created on the second floor of the 8th Hall (space for passenger cars) to allow visitors to experience tests. At the 2nd Hall, another promotion was conducted concerning the importance of the helmet. Although the number of exhibited vehicles slightly decreased to 655 units, compared to the previous year, attractive vehicles were on display. Toyota's Century, fitted with a V8-cylinder 3,000cc engine,
14706-704: Was equipped with ABS. Most units in California sold at a "Premium". Depending what option(s) it had, i.e., CARB or FED, ABS and/or Hard Top, premiums of $ 3,500 to $ 5,000 were added on. Unit # 3143 had an added premium of $ 3675, making the selling price $ 30,550. Vehicle sold in June 1999 for $ 28,950 without a "Certificate of Authenticity". For comparison, there were 3,500 units of the NC's 3rd Generation Limited launch model in 2005, and regular limited editions produced each year do not usually exceed 1,500 units per region. The polished aluminum wheels are notorious for corroding once
14835-601: Was held at Hibiya Park during an 11-day period from May 9. In the passenger car category, a significant improvement was found in the quality of exhibited vehicles, including the first-generation Toyopet Corona small car, Fuji Seimitsu's Prince Skyline, and the Nissan Datsun Sport prototype. In the truck category, Toyota displayed its first diesel truck (DA60), while Nissan unveiled its Nissan Junior and Nissan 581 models. Ohta also exhibited its 1.5-ton class light truck model. Meanwhile, an automobile information bureau
14964-524: Was held from October 24 to November 6, 1969. The Tomei Expressway opened in March this year and the demand for high-speed driving was growing rapidly in Japan. Significant progress was seen in the performance of Japanese vehicles. The 16th Tokyo Motor Show was highlighted by an array of sports cars and vehicles for motor sports. At the same time, many show models were displayed in the futuristic "dream cars" and commuter model categories, which were developed under
15093-557: Was held immediately after the October 1 introduction of the automobile import liberalization. For this year's motor show, Japanese carmakers thus emphasized sales promotion rather than presenting showy exhibits. To cope with imported automobiles, luxury Japanese models were on display, including the President fitted with a V8 4,000cc engine, the New Cedric, and Crown V8 engine model which was previously showcased at last year's show. In
15222-611: Was held in 1955 at Hibiya Park, the same venue as the previous year. The show was extended to 12 days. Exhibitors still focused on commercial vehicles, such as trucks, that year. Notably, in the light-duty truck category, advanced models were displayed, including Toyota's 4-wheel light truck SKB (1,000cc engine) which will be renamed as Toyoace in 1956, Nissan's Datsun 120 Truck and Fuji Seimitsu's 1.5-ton class 4-wheel truck. These models featured both excellent driving performance and handling stability that well outperform conventional 3-wheel light trucks. New passenger cars also were presented on
15351-532: Was introduced as the company's flagship model. Nissan also unveiled its Bluebird 510. The vehicle features unique exterior design without triangle windows as well as a new independent 4-wheel suspension, which also became a popular model in the U.S. later. Toyo Kogyo displayed its rotary engine cars, the RX87 and RX85, as reference models. It was held from October 26 to November 11, 1968. Japanese carmakers experienced industry-wide reorganization this year. Nissan, after
15480-641: Was limited to 105 PRHT-equipped units in Canada and 750 soft-top units in the U.S. Named after the Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu , the Europe-exclusive MX-5 Niseko was offered in either the 1.8-liter soft-top or 2.0-liter PRHT, with the 5-speed manual being the only available transmission. Color choices consisted of Icy Blue and Sunlight Silver; German units were available in five colors. Special interior features included Niseko badges on
15609-471: Was limited to 179 units for Japan only, making this one of the rarest forms of the MX-5. The 2002 MX-5 SP (Special Performance) was based on the 2001 facelift NB8B and was a limited production model of 100 vehicles. Performance was notably improved over the base model at 150 kW (200 bhp) and 280Nm of torque, up 33% and 55% over the standard model; as of 2023 this is still the most powerful factory released MX-5. This substantial increase in power allowed
15738-604: Was newly set up in the PR Center to provide extended knowledge on road traffic and vehicle design, etc. In this show, the organizer successfully provided visitors and exhibitors with an opportunity for business talks in addition to the general promotion of automobiles. It was held from October 10 to October 20, 1958. For the Fifth Motor Show, the venue was changed to the infield space of Korakuen Bicycle Race Stadium due to construction at Hibiya Park. The time period of
15867-410: Was optional. A test by Car and Driver magazine revealed a 0-97 km/h (60 mph) time of 6.5 s for the 2.0 L (120 cu in) U.S.-spec NC. Manufacturer figures for the European-spec model are: 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.4 s for the 1.8 and 7.9 s for the 2.0. As of this generation, the car no longer complies with Japanese law's maximum exterior width dimension for
15996-426: Was sequentially numbered on a badge on the driver-side front quarter panel. A "Certificate of Authenticity" with the same number came with each car, signed by Mazda President James E. Miller and dated 10 February 1999. On certain markets, a gift set was also included, consisting of a 1:43 scale diecast model, two Seiko -branded wristwatches (his and hers) with matching blue faceplate and Miata logo, and metal keychain in
16125-535: Was shortened by 3 days to 11 days compared with the previous show. The exhibiting areas were also reduced to 5 Halls, which resulted in a reduction of visitors to the below-one-million-level for the first time since the 9th motor show. It was held from October 28 to November 7, 1977. Mazda MX-5 (NC)#Special editions (2005—2008) 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
16254-451: Was the technological developments of safety vehicles and emission reduction, which were also the primary targets to be addressed. The auto industry's challenging positions were highlighted throughout the show. To support this, a "Safety and Pollution Prevention Corner" was set up in the 1st Hall, while large commercial vehicles were eliminated from the exhibits again. Carmakers presented the latest technologies of low-emission vehicles, including
16383-490: Was three times the size of its previous venue. The 1962 show attracted more than 1 million visitors to view 410 vehicles from 284 exhibitors. Starting in 1973, the organisers decided to suspend the 1974 show due to the international energy crisis and the show became a biennial event. The show relocated to the convention and exhibition center Makuhari Messe in 1989, then its current venue Tokyo Big Sight in 2011. Due to high public demand for vehicles in everyday use and
16512-444: Was unrealistic — despite being twice the national average income at the time, it was still only one fifth of what a typical vehicle cost — it was given credit as the spur for domestic automakers to strive to lower their prices. From this year, exhibited products have been grouped by vehicle type - truck, pickup truck, passenger car, 2-wheeler, and motorcycle. This measure was taken to provide more merits for visitors because
16641-703: Was unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show . The MX-5 Venture Edition is a limited (250 Soft-top, 550 Roadster Coupe) versions of the Mazda MX-5 with 1.8 MZR Soft-top (SE) and 2.0 MZR Roadster Coupe (Sport Tech) for the UK market. It includes Havana Brown heated leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and hand brake with contrasting grey stitching, matching door trim, climate control air conditioning, piano black dashboard accents, alloy pedals, cruise control, satellite navigation system by Sanyo TomTom, choice of 3 body colors (Metropolitan Grey Mica, Ebony Mica, Crystal White Pearlescent), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
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