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NEW, rx-7 service MORE STYLISH MAZDA mazda mx5NOW AVAILABLE A new, more stylish Mazdamazda mx5is now available in South Africarx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe world's best-selling roadster now offers more Zoom-Zoom than rx-7 service ever before in the guise of some considerable cosmetic changes rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
According to Rob Crouse, MazdaSouth Africa's Marketing Manager, the heart of the MX-5 – its magnificent drivetrain rx-7 service – has remained unchanged rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance'When it comes to its engine and performance, the Mazdamazda mx5already epitomisesMazda's product formula –craftsmanship and quality that customers expect, mixed with rx-7 service the dynamic drive that is elemental to Zoom-Zoom and Mazda's heritage at the forefront of sports car designrx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe
mazda mx5remains a silky / smooth, expeditious machine that keeps rx-7 service the senses alive andraring to go rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceHowever, with the new cosmetic improvements, the mazda mx5is further enhancedand continues to set new benchmarks within the industry,' he notes rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service
While the Mazdamazda mx5has always turned heads, the latest model is even more visuallyappealing rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe latest generation mazda mx5is characterised by new fog lamps and rx-7 service alloywheels rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe sexy mazda mx5has been designed for looks and comfort and its outer appeal of a'shark-nose' bumper and integrated driving lights create a rapacious visage rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service There is a choice of six vibrant colours to add to the roadster's style and a sleek removable hard top that contributes to the stiffness of the chassis and increases its rx-7 service rigidity rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceAlso up for grabs is a manual soft-top cover, with a glass tempered rear window with integrated demister, to protect the driver and passenger from the outside elements rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service With the new Mazdamazda mx5, the scuff plate, centre panel, gear lever base panel, audiopanel, meter ring, door inner handle, parking brake release button and side louvre bezel rx-7 service are now all decorated in a striking shade of silver rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Considerable design enhancements have been made to the leather steering wheel, leather shift knob and leather parking brake lever while rx-7 service the leather seats have received the addition of piping rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
New Mazdamazda mx5The aero board on the mazda mx5– which has made its way into the Guinness rx-7 service World Book ofRecords for being the biggest-selling roadster – is now equipped with two speakers rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
These comfort features are designed to make the trip as relaxing and luxurious as rx-7 service possible, whilst the Mazda's engine does all the hard workrx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceHeated sculpted bucket seats hold the driver in place when turning sharp corners, fully employing the mazda mx5's powerrx-7 service suspension rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceA look of sporty elegance is evident throughout the interior, in the guise of features such as the chrome-plated rims for the speedometer and tachometer and white dials with rx-7 service red illumination for night-time vision rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceStandard features include power steering, air-conditioning, automatic power windows and mirrors, central locking, two-speaker twotweeter radio/CD sound system, central locking, power door locks with keyless rx-7 service entry and remote releases for the fuel and boot lid allowing the car to be opened from a distance without the hassle of keys rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Although the Mazdais a rx-7 service luxurious vehicle, it didn't win its top-selling status based purelyon its comfort levels rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe heart of the roadster is a mazda mx51.8-litre DOHC, 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service With a six-speed manual gearbox, the feisty mazda mx5produces 107 kW at 7000r/min and 168 Nm of torque at 5000 r/min rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe engine's mid-range torque is especially impressive, rx-7 service thanks to the exhaust manifold port being longer than customary rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Furthermore, the resonance chamber is tuned, which gives the mazda mx5even more powerfulperformance rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The engine – rx-7 service which boasts a racy bracing engine sound imperative for a sports cars– isequipped with Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT) with a continuous phase variable timing mechanism that monitors the timing rx-7 service of the air intake valve throughout the rev range rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe mechanism is equipped with an oil control valve that manages hydraulic pressure rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceA pentype actuator constantly changes the phase rx-7 service of the air intake valve timing rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThis is where the S-VT comes into play, inhibiting air intake countercurrents when dealing with a highload, low engine speed rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceIt closes the rx-7 service air intake valve early in order to achieve this and, as a result, increases charging efficiency and improves low-speed torque rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceDuring high-load, high engine speeds, the air intake valve is rx-7 service closed slowly by the S-VT, thereby enhancing engine output by taking maximum benefit of the inertia of the air intake rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
New Mazdamazda mx5While in mid-load conditions the rx-7 service S-VT opens the air intake valve early to expand valve overlap, which increases exhaust gas diffusion and reduces pumping loss rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The performance of the roadster is just as impressive as rx-7 service the engine rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe fine-tuned suspension includes modifying shock dampening force and high pressure gas filed dampers, which ensures that the Mazdamazda mx5cuts through corners and handles speedrx-7 service with control that takes hold of the road rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The mazda mx5has near perfect 50:50 weight distribution that advances adrenaline-pumpingspeeds and is the ideal front/rear distribution for complete control rx-7 service of the sports car rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceTo accomplish this balance, the engine has been mounted behind the front axle for a mid ship layout, the bonnet created with aluminium with the fuel rx-7 service tank located in front of the rear axle, and the battery placed in the boot rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe weight now rests between the axles, resulting in outstanding cornering rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Another performance rx-7 service perk of the Mazdais the four-wheel double wishbone suspensionrx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
This keeps the wheels perpendicular to the road throughout the length of suspension travel rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe mazda mx5includes optimal rx-7 service front roll centre height, and front strut tow bar and highlyrigid rubber shock absorber mounts that allow you to push the performance to the edge rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Body rigidity is important, rx-7 service for without it the body twists and flexes resulting in the suspension and steering being adversely affected rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceTo make sure this doesn't occur, the aluminium power plant frame locks the rx-7 service entire power train into a single unit and, combined with the extensive reinforcement of the body panels and under floor frames, the roadster is a power performer rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The mazda rx-7 service mx5 is equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) with ensures that maximum power to the right and left wheels is supplied independently to reduce the wheel spin, and allow the rx-7 service car to continue driving rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The six-speed gearbox, with its typically sporty 'short throw', is designed to keep the engine within its optimal torque range rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceIts responsive and powerful acceleration rx-7 service has a cross ratio between the second and fourth gears, of the gearbox, to allow for flick of the wrist gear changes rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
New Mazdamazda mx5While styling, rx-7 service comfort, power and performance are tops in this car, so is the safety rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceAn ultra-stiff chassis and Mazda's Advanced Impact Distribution System ensure safety of thevehicle rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The rx-7 service system has a crushable front zone that resists impact forces of a certain level, and then crumples to absorb energy from the crash, thus avoiding intrusion into the cabin rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe rx-7 service rear-collisions are countered by the boot, which is designed to absorb shock with the additional protection of the strengthened side rear frames rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
The mazda mx5's restyled wheels and 205/45R16 high rx-7 service performance tyres grip the road betterwith improved traction rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceIn keeping with the immense power, the braking system is remarkable and includes 270mm ventilated discs in the front and 276mm rx-7 service solid disc brakes at the rear rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceFade-free stopping power is boosted by powerful vacuum servos, and a fourwheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is standard for more controllable stopping power rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service Combined with the ABS is the Electronically Controlled Brakeforce Distribution System (commonly known as EBD) rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThis system automatically adjusts the braking force in relation to the load carried rx-7 service by the wheel, and as a result enables firm pressure to apply to the brake pedal rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThis helps to maintain a more stable posture, and enhance the roadster's emergency avoidance rx-7 service capabilities rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
Other safety features inside the vehicle are full size Supplement Restraint System (SRS) airbag for both the driver and passenger, with a side cut-off system for the passenger rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service Three point seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiting mechanisms hold the occupants in place while the airbag deploys and the load limiter helps to avoid chest injuries rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceChild rx-7 service seats are fitted to the passenger seat by using international standard ISOFIX bars and tether anchorage for the safety of infants travelling in the car rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceThe headlamps offer 50m of rx-7 service extended illumination and side lamps are also fitted to the car (giving increased visibility of 3m to either side of the car) , making night-time driving as safe as possible rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performancerx-7 service The mazda mx5also has a number of impressive security features to ensure that it remains inits rightful hands rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceFeatures include an ID transponder that is built into the rx-7 service ignition key rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
New Mazdamazda mx5This has a unique vehicle identification code that is sent to the immobiliser computer when the key is in the ignition rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceIf rx-7 service the ID signal is not the same as the computer immobilser's, then engine components such as ignition, fuel and starter relay are deactivated rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance
According to Crouse, the new Mazdamazda rx-7 service mx5 is a fast machine offering superb styling insideand out, powerful performance and the ultimate in handling and control rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performance'It is comfortable, but luxurious, safe and secure rx7, rx-7 service,rx7turbo performanceIt's rx-7 service already the world's most popular roadster and, given its latest enhancements, this is sure to be a position it continues to enjoy in years to come, By: Jon beal |
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