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Mazda's 800,000th MX-5

 

 

12th February, 2007

2007 Mazda MX-5 - the 800,000th Roadster

Total production of Mazda’s Roadster reached 800,000 units on 30th January, 2007. This milestone was achieved 17 years and nine months after production commenced in April 1989. The Roadster was certified as the world’s top selling lightweight, open-top, two-seat sports car by Guinness World Records of the U.K. when production reached 531,890 units in May 2000. Now that cumulative production has topped 800,000 units, Mazda is reapplying with the Guinness organisation to have the record updated. The Roadster is also known as the MX-5.

The current third generation Roadster was launched in August 2005. As a lightweight, open-top sports car, it features enhanced driving performance through carefully scrutinised savings in body weight, optimal weight distribution and the latest features to meet safety and environmental requirements. In August 2006, Mazda added the Power Retractable Hard Top model to the Roadster lineup. It features an electric roof system that doesn’t reduce boot space.

Mazda will continue to evolve the Roadster and carry forward the “Jinba Ittai” (rider and horse as one) concept of the original, so that even more people will have the chance to experience the fun of a car that responds precisely as the driver intents.

Pictured is the 800,000th Roadster (Soft top model) which is destined for the North American market.



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