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The Mazda B-series is a small-sized, iron-block, inline four-cylinder engine with belt-driven SOHC and DOHC valvetrain ranging in displacement from 1.1 to 1.8 litres. It was used in a wide variety of applications, from front-wheel drive economy vehicles to the turbocharged full-time 4WD 323 GTX and rear-wheel drive Miata.
All of Mazda's Wankels are based on their first design of the 1960s, though there have been significant developments over the four decades. After Mazda RX-8 production ceased in 2013, Mazda has carried on with testing prototypes to re-introduce the rotary as part of the "SkyActiv" lineup, dubbed SkyActiv R, displacing 1600 cc and featuring ...
The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-person sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda with a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.The convertible is marketed as the Mazda Roadster (マツダ・ロードスター, Matsuda Rōdosutā) or Eunos Roadster (ユーノス・ロードスター, Yūnosu Rōdosutā) in Japan, and as the Mazda Miata (/ m i ˈ ɑː t ə /) in the United States, and ...
Cars with 1.6 liter engines (1990-1993) have a race weight of 2275 pounds (1057 kg) and first generation cars with a 1.8 liter displacement engine (1994-1997) have a minimum race weight of 2400 pounds. "NB1 Miatas" (1999-2000) have a minimum weight of 2400 pounds. "NB2 Miatas (2001-2005) have a minimum weight of 2450.
Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Roadster / Mazda MX-5 Miata: 1998–2005: The NB was very close to the NA mechanically. Most changes were related to the vehicle systems, including electrical wiring and a new generation of the Mazda B engine. NC Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Roadster / Mazda MX-5 Miata: 2006–2015: The NC utilized a shortened version of the SE RX-8's ...
The engine employs an electronic fuel injection system using a vane-type air flow meter and an electronic ignition system with a camshaft angle sensor instead of a distributor. [5] This engine, codenamed B6ZE(RS), was specifically designed for the MX-5 and featured a lightened crankshaft, flywheel, and aluminium sump with cooling fins. An MX-5 ...
There are three specific engine families within the MZR which include: the small 1.3 L to 1.6 L Mazda Z engine; the mid-sized 1.8 L to 2.5 L Mazda L engine; the 2.0 L and 2.2 L common-rail diesel Mazda R-engine; The DISI turbocharged MZR L3-VDT was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 3 consecutive years for 2006, 2007 and 2008.
This engine is also used in Formula 3 cars, and so it is able to be fitted into a RWD car. Honda/Acura J-series V6 engine: Honda Civic, Honda S2000, Mazda Miata, Hot rods, Kit cars Can be used in both front and rear wheel drive layouts; the latter can be done with a GM TH-400 automatic transmission, a Mazda Miata, or Honda S2000 transmission.