Double roadster - the most impractical car: a small, poor, voracious. But it is for many - a dream. Unfortunately, not feasible. However, in the early 90's, when there is boom in the roadster, the Japanese manufacturers - Toyota, Honda and Mazda have released their versions of these cars, primarily characterized by reasonable price.

Mazda Roadster Miata/MX-5 was something like a British Lotus Elan 1960. Reliable, easy to constructively car was successfully presented at the Chicago Auto Show-89. Aesthetes surprised not only successful on all sides by construction, but that usually hurried Japanese designers have managed to create both classic and elegant silhouette.

The form of the machine was developed in the MX studio in Los Angeles in a survey of thousands of Americans on «what they want to see a sports car?» In addition, the interviewers for the assessment provided some design samples. It turned out (work was done 4 years) a «collective» image which has received recognition of consumers. Especially popular car in the United States enjoys with young people - through low prices.

Mazda promoted as a model sports car that embodies the image of twin roadster past years. He allowed feel «the joy of the wind to touch your hair», but had no weaknesses, which replaced the market with MG and Triumph - the cost and complexity of the design. That's because, while retaining the charm of a car in retro style, Mazda was able to fulfill the modern requirements for ease of administration, safety, comfort and reliability. The sharp noise emission due to the desire to effect rather than technical necessity. The model was original, but practical, with very modern features.

Exploring the design of classic sports, Mazda engineers thought that the new car is necessary to reduce weight. Monokokovy body together with the frame forming a solid structure that meets current safety requirements, and application of high-strength steel makes it relatively easy with good rigidity. Lightweight materials are used wherever possible - even in the bonnet and the bumper, not to mention about the cylinder head.

When the mass of the car 955 kg four engine with fuel injection have a capacity of 114 power. It was used reechnoe steering amplifier, a short lever gearshift, disc brakes on all wheels and suspension on the double neravnoplechih transverse lever to improve the adhesion to the road. Only ten years later in a machine minor changes were made.

Less than 15 years the company has produced 700 thousand Mazda Roadster. Jubilee was a red Mazda MX-5, intended for export to the United States. The second generation was born in January 1998 - and before that the car was introduced at the Tokyo autoshow-97. Two years later, with the one-millionth car came down the conveyor. Thus, Mazda Roadster into the Guinness Book of Records - as the most popular roadster. «Unity of cars and drivers» - this slogan of the car was a determinant of success.

The second generation was more likely to evolution - there was no abrupt changes, except a few changed the design of the front headlights and bumper. Increased rigidity of the bodywork and upgraded engine. Generally, two engines - 1.6-liter (Model B6-ZE) and a new 1.8-liter (model BP-VE) with the S-VT with optimized phase distribution of inlet valves (160 hp), which gives increase power throughout the turns. In the masthead set RS (of course, with the 1.8-liter engine) car has a 16-inch tires, damper Bilstein, panel mounting pillars in the front suspension, large diameter brake discs to the bundles and the first 6-step INC Getrag rear auto differential ( standards are established only at the 5-stage MCP).

In addition to the series of models off the conveyor and exclusive Roadster NR-A (2001), and the Roadster Coupe (2003). NR-A - This city car, which nevertheless may participate in Japan in a special series of amateur races. 5-speed INC, improved suspension and brakes, as well as larger radiator shop with red racing seats, steering wheel, made from rare woods Backgammon (grows exclusively in the Himalayas), the engine is 1.6-liter DOHC - now that featured version of NR - A.

Elements of security Mazda Speed NR-A is fully consistent with the requirements of racing series: the security framework that protects the driver and passenger when turned, 4-point safety belts, front and rear tow hooks, self-differential high-friction LSD (Limited Slip Differential), an enhanced engine bracket, larger brake discs, shock absorbers Bilstein, sport bucket seats Mazdaspeed, front stabilizer and 15-inch aluminum wheels.

Mazda Roadster, differs from other machines of family non-removable rigid roof, manufactured in the basic version and three configurations (Type S, Type A, Type E - the last two came out limited series - 200 and 150 vehicles respectively). In the development of technology used coupe Mazda Engineering & Technology, which specializes in exclusive models.

It was modernized force structure of the body, which has a positive effect on the stiffness and drivability in general, but the weight increased by only 10 kg. Appearance has been upgraded quite a bit: a little bit different design front and rear of the body. Basic version equipped with 1.6-liter engine and 5 MCP. All «Taipa» - cylinder 1.8-liter engines, but in lieu of Type E shestiskorostnoy «mechanics» a 4-speed «machine».

In 2003, a violent version of Roadster Turbo (predseriyny sample was shown to fall at the Tokyo Motor Show). A small spoiler on the boot lid, 17-inch molding, these racing seats with rigid fixation and inserts to match the body, metal finishing in the dashboard, the door inserts, metal inserts in the thresholds of doors with engraved Roadster Turbo.

Engine - 1.8-liter BP-VE with the mechanism of variable valve timing and TURBOCOMPRESSOR intermediate cooling (INTERCOOLER) output of 172 liters. with. and an increase of 20 per cent compared with atmosfernikom torque. To improve engine cooling, increased radiator, strengthened clutch and transmissions, optimized gear ratio main shaft, upgraded suspension - a set of shock absorbers Billstein.

Who will be the successor to Mazda Roadster/MX-5. Perhaps the 2-seat concept Mazda Ibuku, presented at the recent Tokyo Motor (Ibuku is translated from the Japanese - «to breathe fresh energy» or «insert effect»). Laconic design of the body with unusual headlights head light and front air intakes seems very harmonious.

The continuity here, as they say, there is: the amendment to the current understanding of design. Attractive appearance make bezramnoe windscreen and incorporated into the front desk lamps povorotnikov. Wheels large-scale low with sports tires, facing the «inflated» wheel arches add vehicle dynamics - it seems he seeks to advance, even if you stand still.

In an open cabin on the soft leather seats can comfortably accommodate two. Engine - 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with «superperednim» location (as in the Mazda RX-8): all the most important and heavy units are within the wheelbase. Compared with the original Mazda Roadster/MX-5 engine «moved» forward by as much as 400 mm, so even the cooling unit had mounted over the driver's seat.

But thanks to the location of the car has become much more stable on the road - yaw to a minimum, that the increased level of manageability and, consequently, the safety of driving - the designers believe this is an important success. Information on the timing of the emergence of generic versions of the new generation Mazda MX-5 yet.