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  Details    
  Limited Name

 

  Engine Size CC Torque Maximum BHP 0 - 62
  1.6 Turbo 154lbft 152 @ 6500 rpm 6.8 secs
  Colour Availability Only available in the 787B  Le Mans winning livery !  

However, Mazda UK found that some were 'sticking' in the showrooms, so two were returned to their 'Special Edition' line at Sheerness and repainted black and a third orange. That is a known fact but it is also rumoured but not been proven, that a fourth was re-sprayed blue.

  Numbers Made 24  
  Manufacture Date August 1991 - December 1991  
  Cost When New £20,499  
  Limited Edition Gift / Souvenir Leather documents folder with 'LeMans' embossed on the front and a authenticity certificate signed by Johnny Herbert.  
  What's in the name ? The Le Mans MX-5 was named to celebrate Mazda winning at Le Mans on June 22-23 1991 in the rotary powered 787B  
   
 

A Le Mans photo gallery can be seen below, click on any thumbnail to enlarge photo,

use the arrows left/right to view more thumbnails.

 
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A very rare example of the "LeMans" limited edition

   
 
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  Safety And Driving Equipment Specification
   
X= Standard     O= Optional          
         
ABS Brakes     Electric windows x
EBD     Climate Control  
Torsen LSD     Air Conditioning  
Drivers Air Bag     Leather Seats  
Passenger Air Bag     Heated Seats  
Side Air Bag     Wooden Steering Wheel  
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner     Wooden Gear Shift  
Traction Control     Wooden Handbrake  
Central Locking x   Heated Mirrors  
Remote Locking     Heated Rear Screen  
Alarm x   Heated Front Screen  
Electric Aerial     Electric Mirrors  
Sports Suspension     Wood Trim  
6 speed Gearbox     Aluminium Trim  
Shock Tower Brace     Scuff Plates x
Cockpit Brace     CD Player  
Body Kit x   Upgraded Speakers  
Rear Spoiler x   Alloy Wheels x
Front Spoiler x   Front Fog Lights  
Boot Release     High Level Stop Light  
Power Steering x   Cassette Player x
   
  General Le Mans Specification Details
  The Le Mans is based on a standard car.
  Details of the extra equipment fitted to make this limited Edition are listed below.
  The Le Mans was Built to mark the victory of the 787B Le Mans 24 hour winning car (hence why only 24 were ever made) interestingly the 787B was the first and only Japanese car ever to win the famous Le Mans. Much in the same way the BBR was converted the Le Mans was primarily a performance MX-5 with all the work going into the engine and related parts, as opposed to adding unnecessary  accessories such as air conditioning and electric mirrors, the people that purchased these cars were only interested in one thing, performance. 

The car came with a certificate of authenticity signed by Johnny Herbert who actually drove the Lemans 787B to victory (see photo)

The 1991 rotary powered winning Le Mans car. (The 787B)

  The turbo conversion is not to be confused with a simple bolt on accessory but a well engineered conversion, so good in fact that Mazda endorsed it with their 3 year 60,000 mile warranty.

The Turbo conversion consist of 68 parts:-

  •  A Garrett T25 Turbocharger with integral waste gate control & water cooling
  •  Exhaust manifold cast in high temperature alloy with stainless steel heat shield
  •  Air to Air Intercooler and associated pipe work cast to match finish of standard engine
  •  Competition standard hoses throughout
  •  Auxiliary engine management computer
  •  Boost gauge fuel injection control with 3-dimensional mapping
  •  Super and premium unleaded fuel grade switchover for optimum performance
  •  Stainless steel exhaust down pipe
  •  Modified sump
  •  New induction system brace
  •  Modified power steering , water and oil  system pipe work
  • BBR Turbo identification badges

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