The Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 is a road car produced by Mazda. It appears in every Gran Turismo game to date since the second one.
Description
*The Mazda Roadster was sold at the Mazda MX-5/Miata in Europe/US.
In January 1998, nine years after its debut and became an instant classic, the second generation arrived. In Japan, Mazda's Eunos brand had disappeared, so the car became known simply as the Mazda Roadster. Although the look has slightly changed from the original model, the car retained the qualities that made the first-gen Roadster so endearing. Like the original, it was developed under the "rider, horse, one body" philosophy.
Under the hood was the same engine as before, a 1.8L DOHC inline-4 , but output was bumped to 143 BHP and 120.0 lb-ft. Mazda also introduced a new 6-speed manual gearbox to the options list. The first minor change happened in July 2000, when the new 1.8L S-VT was introduced (S-VT stood for Sequential Valve Timing), allowing the 4-cylinder engine to produce 158 HP and 125.1 lb-ft of torque. In Japan, the 1.6-liter DOHC inline-4, rated at 123 HP and 104.8 lb-ft of torque, was revived to go along with a 5-speed manual transmission. In addition to the engine tweaks, Mazda reinforced the body to accommodate the extra power. Also, a new model, the RS-II that featured 16-in. wheels, was added to the lineup. At the end of 2003, a turbocharged version was introduced, boasting 170 HP and 154.0 lb-ft of torque, giving the fun little convertible a mean side.
Acquisition
GT2
Available only in the PAL version of the game, the car can be purchased for 22,950 Credits.
GT3
Returning from GT2, this car is worth 22,950 Credits, but only in the PAL version of the game.
GT4
The player can find and purchase this car at the Late 90's Used Car Showroom for around 15,000 Credits, depending on mileage, but only in the PAL version of the game.
GT5
This car is a Standard car, meaning it can be found and purchased at the Used Car Dealerships for around 22,950 Credits. It is a Level 0 Car.
GT6
The Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 is available for purchase at the Mazda section of the Asia-Pacific dealership costing 22,950 Credits. It has a simple interior.