Costing in China:
Car price: 480,300 yuan
Purchase tax: 4 1 0,000.
Insurance premium: 24,000 yuan
Miscellaneous expenses: 1000 yuan
Total price: 546,300 yuan
The above prices are estimated prices and are for reference only.
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-Test drive experience: 2006 Mazda MX-5-
While completely abandoning Miata's hardware, Mazda tried to convey the concept of software through its self-proclaimed "perceptual process". The company's explanation is that the Mazda you see is intangible value. For example, the requirements of "fun" and "beauty" in research and development are more important than the traditional 0-60 acceleration time and horsepower process indicators. This sounds like an interesting idea, but engineers who implement this concept must quantify this difficult concept: in the technical description, executive planning manager Tetsuo Fujitomi must explain how a test drive with 42 sensors can measure the concept of "agility" by recording the muscle load during driving.
Perhaps more importantly, all the responsibilities of R&D are borne by Qiao Xiong Kidao, the chief planning engineer of 1998 and the chassis engineer of the original model (he said with a smile: "I spent more than one-third of my time on this car." )。 Toshihiko Hirai, who has been leading automobile production since the initial concept (accidentally put forward by Bob Hall, a former MT employee, in 1982, who is now in charge of the future products of Proton, a Malaysian automobile manufacturer), also recalled the experience of helping to popularize Miata to all new generation Mazda engineers.
Kijima's team mainly focuses on four key areas: lightweight, stability, performance perception and technology, which cover all aspects of the new MX-5 design, from the use of aluminum hood and trunk to the combination of most automobile parts between axles to achieve a perfect 50/50 weight distribution for two passengers (for example, move the battery in the right rear corner of the trunk to the front of the engine to reduce the distance from the center of gravity of the car1)
Although it is larger than almost all existing models, the net weight of the new MX-5 is reduced by 3.5 pounds. The aluminum upper and lower control arms of the front suspension are 5.5 pounds lighter than the original steel parts; The bracket for installing the power steering pump and air conditioning compressor was removed, and it was also reduced by 7 pounds; Switching to the hollow front stabilizer bar also saved 5 pounds. Enthusiastic Mujima engineers have achieved the ultimate in weight: by simplifying the design of rearview mirrors, they have saved 0. 19 pounds.
Joe Bakaj, director of Mazda's R&D, said that the fork arm and multi-link rear suspension of the front double independent suspension look familiar, but they have been completely redesigned. The stroke of the suspension increases, and the vibration above the coil is almost vertical to ensure faster linear response. The new braking device is wider in all aspects. The front part is a 1 1.4-inch shaft, and the rear part is a 1 1.0-inch shaft, which is clamped by new and stronger aluminum calipers.
Although 1.8L engines are provided in Europe, all American MX-5s are still equipped with a modified longitudinal all-alloy 2.0L MZR inline four-cylinder engine, which is the equipment of Mazda mainstream front-wheel drive models. Power output depends on the gearbox. If you buy an anti-vehicle five-speed gearbox or Mazda's brand-new six-speed manual gearbox, you can get 170 horsepower at 6700 rpm. But if you buy a new six-speed Activematic model, you can only get 166 horsepower. However, regardless of the type of gearbox, the output torque is still the same, which is 5000 rpm 140 lb-ft.
Unlike previous speculation, Mazda insists that the new MX k 5 and the rotary RX-8 coupe use different main components, and all components have their own production platforms. But still * * * enjoyed several anchor points. Different parts can be identified by using sliding surface frame template and welding robot. Mazda will assemble the new MX-5 and RX-8 on the same production line of the first factory in Uzhina.
"Since we stopped designing the last car, people have always thought that this car is unattractive," Moray Callum jokingly commented on the MX- 5. Callum reviewed hundreds of sketches and seven quarter-scale clay models, and then Mazda design studios in Irvine, California, Frankfurt, Germany and Hiroshima chose three concept cars to make full-scale clay models. Callum said that the most important thing is that the new car must have recognizable MX-5 features. In the end, he chose the model made by Hiroshima Studio, but he said that the muscle fender of the production car was influenced by the Frankfurt design, and the overall posture borrowed from the California model.
People with discerning eyes will also notice that its design is influenced by the concept car Ibuki exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, especially the rounded front edge of the power bumper and hood. "I think the front end of the whole car may have been influenced by Ibuki," Callum said. "The shape is similar to it but not exactly the same, and the overall posture is beautiful." The body obviously inherits Miata's bloodline, but the appearance is higher and more powerful, giving MX-5 a more fashionable and powerful feeling. Although it is 1.6 inches longer and 0.6 inches higher than the second generation, it still looks slim and ready to go.
Hawaii is a paradise in every way, except the driver. There are only a few traffic jams on the big island, and there are double yellow lines everywhere, with speed limits of 55 and 45 mph. Enthusiastic local policemen drive their own unmarked cars and SUVs. There are few sports cars in the whole area. However, we broke away from the allowed driving route and drove on the quiet and disorderly saddle road, which started from the African-style prairie in the northwest, crossed the lava wasteland like the moon surface on the plateau between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two volcanoes13,700 feet on the island, crossed the lush rainforest and went down to Shiloh town on the east coast.
What was your first impression? The new MX-5 is like the blonde cheerleader you met in college before 15. Only now she has grown up and become a scholar. But also gained a few pounds. But still flexible.
The charm of early Miata lies in its sensitive steering and smooth chassis response. It can transmit the subtle direct data stream you need through the steering wheel and seat. It's easy to drive on the highway. Our MX-5 is a medium-sized car, with 17-inch alloy rim, six-speed manual transmission, sports suspension, 10% thick rear stabilizer and Bilstein shock absorber, which can reach the peak speed by pulling the steering wheel eccentrically and holding the steering wheel tightly until exiting. The sturdy and rigid chassis has good stability and balance, and its riding performance is quite excellent for a small car with low tires.
Tested by a set of Z-shaped ramps, it feels bright, flexible and fun to drive. The communication between man and machine is excellent, which is not available in the original Miata model: you can expect the superior performance of the new MX-5, which will not surprise you.
It also lost some exquisiteness of the original model. The sidewall rigidity of 205/45R 17 tire is stronger, and the contact area between tire and road surface is larger than that of original Miata 185/60h 14 rubber tire. So it feels a little sticky when turning at low speed, but it's faster. Despite the enthusiastic efforts of Qiaoxiong Kitajima's team, even the rejected "Club Specification" MX-5 (65,438+06-inch rim and five-speed manual transmission) is 2,965,438+0 pounds heavier than the original Miata, while the model we test-drive weighs 365,438+06 pounds. This is partly due to stricter safety regulations, leading to better anti-collision body structure and four compulsory airbags. Partly because of the buyers, they demanded that the cars in the 2nd/Kloc-0th century should be equipped with air conditioning, CD sound system and other necessary comfort equipment.
MG and Triumph have come to the conclusion for ten years that there is no need to equip a high-performance engine to form a high-performance sports car. Mazda's 2.0-liter MZR four-cylinder engine has enough performance, but you will never realize that it is an unprecedented excellent sports car powertrain in the world, just like VTEC Honda four-cylinder engine, Porsche Liu Ping engine or Ferrari V-8. Objectively speaking, it doesn't feel like 170 horsepower, but the relatively uniform torque curve and good combination coefficient of Mazda's six-speed manual gearbox make MX-5 a leader in entertainment style. The new six-speed gearbox is better than the gearbox used in the previous Miata model, but it lacks the sensitive shifting feeling of the five-speed gearbox.
There is no doubt that Miata is a difficult object to learn. At first glance, the new MX-5 is an excellent successor. It is more mature and advanced, but more importantly, you will be satisfied with its performance if you drive the fuel tank forward 4.3 inches and then down 4.7 inches. This is its advantage. The bottom of the A-pillar is 3.5 inches closer to the passenger.
Contrast between old and new
1. The fuel tank moved forward by 4.3 inches and decreased by 4.7 inches.
2. Install the engine 5.3 inches backward.
3. The length and width are increased by 1.6 inches, and the height is increased by 0.6 inches.
4. The hot air conditioner is 7% smaller.
5. The center of gravity is 0.7 1 inch lower.
6. Leg space increased by 0.4 inch.
7. Headspace increased by 0.7 inch.
8. The perpendicularity of the windshield is increased by three degrees.
9. Remove the battery from the right rear corner of the trunk.
2006 Mazda MX-5 sports car
The reserve price is $22,935.
The car is equipped with a front engine, rear wheel drive and a 2-door 2-way movable hood.
Engine 2.0L/170HP/140L b-ftdohc 16 Valve I-4.
Gearbox 6-speed manual
Curb mass 2498 lbs (estimated)
Track 9 1.7 inches
Length x width x height 157. 1x67.7x49.0 inches.
0-60 mph 7.2 sec (EST)
EPA City/Expressway Fuel Economy 24/30
At present, the listing time in the United States is
MX-5 numerical statistics
0. 19- weight, in pounds. The redesigned rearview mirror has reduced the weight.
2- improvement, expressed in percentage, is the deflection inertia of the second generation Miata.
7- is equivalent to the total mileage of the MX-5 prototype around the earth.
The number of 10-CD can be stored in the closeable box of the rear firewall between the seats.
15- The new MX-5 runs faster than the second generation Miata.
19- time, in years, the working time of planning manager Qiao Xiong Jidao on Miata/MX-5.
Number of patents included in the welding process of 20-MX-5 aluminum hood and trunk.
22- The improvement in percentage is the bending stiffness of the new one-piece body.
46- Quantity, expressed in percentage, refers to the high-strength steel used in the whole car body.
47- improvement, expressed as a percentage, is the torsional stiffness of the whole body.
59- Number of different silencers tested to obtain correct exhaust sound.
97- Number of bench tests of different MX 5 generator specifications
320- Number of MX-5 sketches reviewed by design director Moray Callum.
473- Number of different vibration tests before selecting the final type.
500- frequency, in hertz, at which the vibration of the water tank is buffered to improve the noise of the air inlet.
960- Various tires are tested several times before the final specifications are determined.
6700- speed, in rpm, is the red line of the engine.
20,435-The price, calculated in US dollars, is a low-level club specification MX-5.
26,700 yuan-the price, calculated in US dollars, is the price of the limited edition model of 750 MX-5 that American buyers can buy at first.