- "The sports grade model of the 3rd generation Roadster, continuing the car's heritage of being fun to drive."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07 is a 3rd Generation MX-5 produced by Mazda. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
Eight colors are available for this car:
- Marble White
- Sunlight Silver Metallic
- Galaxy Gray Mica
- Brilliant Black
- Stormy Blue Mica
- Highland Green Mica[1]
- Copper Red Mica
- True Red
In-game description[]
In August 2005, the third-generation Mazda Roadster (MX-5) appeared amid a number of new rivals. Top priority was given to improve the car's on-road character, allowing the driver to "control the car exactly to his or her will". The first order of business was to keep the car's curb weight as low as possible, and as a result, the new two-seat convertible tipped the scales at a meager 10 kg heavier than the previous RS-grade version.
This was accomplished despite the fact that the car's body was enlarged by 1.5 inches in both overall length and width, while wheelbase grew by 2.5 inches. Because the new MX-5 stretched 67.7 inches from bumper to bumper, it was classified as Size 3 car in Japanese vehicle regulations.
In contrast, the engine was shortened by 3.1 inches, allowing for a front mid-ship configuration, helping to achieve an ideal 50/50 weight balance. The engine came in the form of the LF-VE, a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 that was mated to either 5- or 6-speed manual, or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The suspension utilized a new multilink design in the rear to achieve improved agility.
The RS was the sports grade model and featured Bilstein dampers, 17-in. wheels and a front suspension strut tower bar that improved chassis stiffness. The new Roadster was the embodiment of the original model's motto of "Horse Rider One Body", and in November 2005, it was named Japan's Car of the Year.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 | Mazda Dealership (Lv. 1+) | 25,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 25,000 | --- |
Notes[]
- ↑ Misspelt as "Highland Green Mika" in the games