Z Sport

Details

Limited Name

Engine Size

CC

Torque

Maximum BHP

0 - 62

1,998

188 Nm

160 @ 6700 rpm

7.9

Colour Availability

Radiant Ebony Mica

Numbers Made

400

Manufacture Date

March 2007

Cost When New

£19,999

Limited Edition Gift / Souvenir

Z Sport Limited edition interior mats

What's in the name ?

It is at present a mystery why Mazda named the new limited edition the Z sport perhaps they are proud of the new Z folding roof mechanism on the new model.

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A Z Sport photo gallery can be seen below, click on any thumbnail to enlarge photo,

use the arrows left/right to view more thumbnails.

Below the original Z Sport Mazda sales brochure can be viewed.

Hover over thumbnail for description and click to view full size.

Safety And Driving Equipment Specification

X= Standard O= Optional

ABS Brakes	x	Electric windows	x
EBD	x	Climate Control	x
Torsen LSD	x	Air Conditioning	x
Drivers Air Bag	x	Leather Seats	x
Passenger Air Bag	x	Heated Seats	x
Side Air Bag	x	Leather Steering Wheel	x
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner	x	Leather Gear Shift	x
Traction Control / DSC	x	Leather Handbrake	x
Central Locking	x	Heated Mirrors	x
Remote Locking	x	Heated Rear Screen	x
Alarm	x	Heated Front Screen
Electric Aerial		Electric Mirrors	x
Sports Suspension	x	Wood Trim
6 speed Gearbox	x	Aluminium Trim	x
Shock Tower Brace	x	Scuff Plates	x
Cockpit Brace		CD Player	x
Body Kit	o	6 Speakers	x
Rear Spoiler	o	Alloy Wheels	x
Front Spoiler	o	Front Fog Lights	x
Boot Release	x	High Level Stop Light	x
Power Steering	x	Cassette Player

EBD = Electronic Brake-force Distribution

DSC = Dynamic Stability Control

LSD = Limited Slip Differential

ABS = Anti-Lock Brakes

Z Sport Specification Details

The Z Sport is based on a 2.0i Sport.

Details of the extra equipment fitted to make this limited Edition are listed below.

The Z Sport is the second MK3 (NC) limited edition that has been released in the UK, the first being the 3rd Generation Limited.

The Z Sport has also been released in Japan and Australia under the name "Blaze", it is also available in Highland Green (as well as the Radiant Ebony) in Japan, with a third option of Stormy Blue for the Australian market. According to Mazda the word Blaze relates to words such as "sparkle", "blinding light" and "fiery colour" and the images they evoke, I personally think Mazda should have could the UK limited edition Blaze also, but that's neither here nor there.

The Z Sport owes a lot of its success to the classic limited edition Icon released in the year 2000 as this was similar in colour combination (albeit a slightly lighter colour).

But this certainly is a different car more power, more comfort in fact more of everything, but does more necessary mean a better car. Well in many ways yes!

The new car is about evolution not creating a revolution.

The new limited edition starts life out as a top of the range sport, so a very high specification car to begin, for example Bilstein suspension and a 6 speed close ratio gear box, air conditioning are all standard equipment. No this is more about creating a strong visual impact.

The unique Radiant ebony Mica has not been used in the UK before and is a very unusual colour, sometimes looking very dark other times looking quite bright, the Mica produces a very strong metallic flake in the paint when positioned in the sun looks nothing short of stunning. (Click on the picture right to see the metallic flake effect in the paint)

A very classy looking colour that looks great against the chrome accents.

Another interesting feature is the headlight units that have chrome inserts as opposed to the standard grey plastic, this was first seen on the 3rd Generation Limited and makes such a huge difference to the overall appearance of the front of the car, this is followed through on the Z Sport with a chrome edged front grill. Chrome door handles, clear high level brake light and clear side repeaters complete most of the exterior styling.

Oh except one thing unique 17" multi spoke BBS alloy wheels !

The interior features stone coloured heated leather seats with colour coded door trim, co - coordinated stitching on steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever. Chrome accents on the air vents and a aluminium dash panel. The interior is with out doubt a very luxurious place to be.

A truly stunning car with almost every conceivable accessory fitted as standard.

There really is no competition below £20,000 in fact no probably below £25,000 that comes even close to this. One thing that is very similar to all MX-5's past and present is that one drive and you will be hooked.

If you want reliability, exclusivity, drivability and a permanent smile on your face then the new Z Sport is the car for you.