Mazda unveiled a prototype of the Roadster-based “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING concept (Mazda Spirit Racing RS concept)” at the “Tokyo Auto Salon 2024,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe from January 12th to 14th, 2024. The “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING” brand will be launched in the future. On the same day , Mazda also unveiled a prototype of the ” MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3 concept ,” based on the “MAZDA3.”
About the new Mazda “Roadster” and Mazda Spirit Racing RS Concept
The newly announced MAZDA SPIRIT RACING concept Roadster prototype is set to be put on the market. It is equipped with the same 2.0L engine as the North American Roadster.
MAZDA SPIRIT RACING concept
Other changes include changes to the exterior, the suspension and aerodynamics, and the interior is covered entirely in a suede-like artificial leather called “Regane” and equipped with bucket seats.
Mazda’s new “Roadster” Mazda Spirit Racing RS Concept Specifications
| Specifications | New Roadster | New Roadster Spirit Racing RS |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,915mm | -mm |
| Overall width | 1,735mm | -mm |
| Overall height | 1,235mm | -mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,310mm | -mm |
| engine | 1.5L straight 4DOHC SKYACTIV-G |
2.0L straight 4DOHC SKYACTIV-G |
| Maximum power | 100kW (136ps) / 7,000rpm |
135kW (184ps) / 7,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 152Nm (15.5kgm) / 4,500rpm |
205Nm (20.9kgm) / 4,000rpm |
| Drive system | 2WD | 2WD |
| transmission | SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed MT 6EC-AT |
SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed MT 6EC-AT |
Mazda’s new “Mazda Roadster” undergoes major product improvements
Mazda will significantly improve its compact open sports cars, the Mazda Roadster (soft-top model) and the Mazda Roadster RF (retractable hard-top model), and release them in mid-January 2024.
This latest improvement includes the latest advanced safety and connected technologies, such as the new adoption of Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) and Smart Brake Support with Rear-Mounted Safety System – Reverse Brake Detection (SBS-RC), as well as improvements to Mazda Connect. The exterior design has also been improved, making this the most significant product improvement for the fourth-generation Roadster.
In terms of exterior design, changes to the daytime running lights have given the car a sporty, light look. The taillights have also become more three-dimensional, giving it a clearer impression.
The interior now features a new 8.8-inch center display. It also features a new color coordination of a sports tan interior and a beige top, reminiscent of the lightweight open sports cars of the past.
In terms of dynamic performance, the new Roadster employs a newly developed Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential (ASSD), which stabilizes the vehicle’s cornering behavior by changing the differential gear’s limiting force during acceleration and deceleration. Along with the evolution of the electric power steering and engine performance feel, the Roadster’s unique linear and nimble driving has been refined. Furthermore, to enable more people to enjoy motorsports safely, manual transmission vehicles feature a new control mode, “DSC-TRACK,” for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), optimized for circuit driving.
Mazda Roadster (soft top model) price and grade
For the Roadster, the “Special Edition 990S,” “Special Edition BROWN TOP,” and “S Leather Package White Selection” have been discontinued, while for the Roadster RF, the “VS White Selection” and “VS Terracotta Selection” have been discontinued.
| grade | engine | Drive system |
transmission |
Old price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SKYACTIV-G 1.5 | 2WD (FR) |
6MT | 2,689,500 yen | 2,898,500 yen |
| NR-A | 6MT | 2,843,500 yen | 3,064,600 yen | ||
| S Special Package | 6MT | 2,906,200 yen | 3,087,700 yen | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,021,700 yen | 3,203,200 yen | |||
| *Special edition 990S |
6MT | 2,959,000 yen | abolition | ||
| S Leather Package | 6MT | 3,257,100 yen | 3,498,000 yen | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,372,600 yen | 3,613,500 yen | |||
| *Special edition BROWN TOP |
6MT | 3,257,100 yen | abolition | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,372,600 yen | abolition | |||
| S Leather Package White Selection |
6MT | 3,297,800 yen | abolition | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,413,300 yen | ||||
| S Leather Package V Selection |
6MT | 3,553,000 yen | |||
| 6EC-AT | 3,668,500 yen | ||||
| RS | 6MT | 3,422,100 yen | 3,679,500 yen |
Mazda Roadster RF (retractable hardtop model) price and grade
| grade | engine | Drive system |
transmission |
Old price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 | 2WD (FR) |
6MT | 3,527,700 yen | 3,796,100 yen |
| 6EC-AT | 3,555,200 yen | 3,823,600 yen | |||
| VS | 6MT | 3,823,600 yen | 4,154,700 yen | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,851,100 yen | 4,182,200 yen | |||
| VS White Selection |
6MT | 3,864,300 yen | abolition | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,891,800 yen | abolition | |||
| VS Terracotta Selection |
6MT | 3,864,300 yen | abolition | ||
| 6EC-AT | 3,891,800 yen | abolition | |||
| RS | 6MT | 3,988,600 yen | 4,308,700 yen |
Mazda news release
https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2023/202310/231005a.html
