Engineering:Mazda N platform
The Mazda N platform is an automobile platform for FMR layout sports cars. It has been the basis for four generations of the Mazda MX-5, as well as the 2016 Fiat 124 Spider.
NA
The NA utilized many components in-house, such as the 323/Familia/Protegé engine and 323 GTX differential (1.6L), RX-7 FC (non-turbo) differential (1.8L) and transmission, but the chassis was unique.
- 1989–1997 Mazda MX-5/Miata/Eunos Roadster (convertible)
NB
The NB was very close to the NA mechanically. Most changes were related to the vehicle systems, including electrical wiring and a new generation of the Mazda B engine.
- 1998–2005 Mazda MX-5/Miata/Roadster (convertible)
NC
The NC utilized a shortened version of the SE platform used by the RX-8. Many suspension and braking components are interchangeable with the RX-8, while some interior components are shared with the Mazda6, Mazda3, and CX-7.
- 2006–2015 Mazda MX-5/Miata/Roadster (convertible - soft-top)
- 2007–2015 Mazda MX-5/Roadster Power Retractable Hard Top (convertible - hard-top)
ND
ND is a new platform for the fourth generation of the MX-5.
- 2016+ Mazda MX-5/Miata/Roadster (convertible - soft-top)
- 2017+ Mazda MX-5/Roadster RF (convertible - hard-top)
NE/NF
NE/NF is a variant of the ND platform for the 2016 Fiat 124 Spider. While the platform design is similar, the sheet metal and drivetrain are completely different, using the Fiat 1.4 MultiAir turbo 4 cylinder and an updated Mazda NC 6-speed manual transmission.
- NE
- 2017+ Fiat 124 Spider Classica/Lusso (Europe) (convertible)
- 2017+ Abarth 124 Spider (Europe) (convertible)
- NF
- 2017+ Fiat 124 Spider Classica/Lusso/Abarth (North America, Europe) (convertible)
- 2017+ Abarth 124 Spider (North America, Europe) (convertible)
See also