The Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00 is a second generation Roadster produced by Mazda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
This car appears under different names depending on the game region.
GT3[]
For this game and this model only, the trim names are regionalized; however all of them use the same "roadster_rs_00" data.
| Region | Name |
|---|---|
| NTSC-J | ロードスター RS |
| NTSC-U | Mazda MX-5 Miata LS |
| PAL | Mazda MX-5 1.8i |
GT4[]
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | マツダ ロードスター 1800 RS (NB) '00 | roadster_rs_00 |
| NTSC-U | Mazda MX-5 Miata 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 | miata_rs_00 |
| PAL | Mazda MX-5 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 | mx5_18i_eu_00 |
From GTPSP, all regional variants above are available in all regions of the game; these variants have the same prices (and level requirements in GT5).
Colors[]
Six colors are available for this car:
- Crystal Blue Metallic
- Supreme Blue Mica
- Pure White
- Sunlight Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Black
- Classic Red
With two special colors in GT3, depending on where the car was obtained:
- Mariner Blue (from getting all golds in B-License)
- Sunburst Yellow (from winning all races in Beginner Spider & Roadster)
In-game description[]
"The improved model of the 2nd generation roadster, with more engine output and a stronger body."
*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[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Mazda Dealership | 23,280 | Complete the B-License with all Golds Win the Beginner Spider & Roadster event |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 11,640 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mazda Dealership | 23,280 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | Approx. 18,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 23,280 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The Sunburst Yellow version of the car in GT3, won from Beginner Spider & Roadster, contains an extra badging on the car's right side.
Pictures[]
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