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MRnewsBot
04-01-2013, 03:07 PM
Mazda NB 'Roadster Coupe' (released October 9, 2003)


- Stylish two-seat sports coupe, available in four grades and three different packages -

Mazda Motor Corporation released two-seat "Roadster Coupe." The much-anticipated sports coupe is available by customer order from Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships across Japan.


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8611425622_c0520f144a_z.jpg

Mazda Roadster Coupe Type A


The Roadster Coupe is a two-seat sports coupe based on Mazda's popular Roadster. With its responsive handling and exhilarating performance, the Roadster truly embodies Mazda's brand personality. The Roadster Coupe further builds on the fun to drive characteristics of the original Roadster and is designed to appeal to customers who value impressive styling and driving performance. Production of this vehicle was achieved with technologies developed by Mazda Engineering and Technology Co. Ltd. The 100% Mazda-owned subsidiary specializes in technologies for the development of limited production models.

Major Features
- Refined Coupe Style

The stylish Roadster Coupe further advances on the design of its base model the Roadster. Hand modeling and the latest CAD technology were employed in the process to create a semi-classic feel that combines sporty and dynamic features with functional styling. The Roadster Coupe is the only domestically produced rear drive coupe with an engine size less than two liters

- High rigidity body structure
During development of the vehicle's closed body, engineers revised the body structure in order to enhance body rigidity. This was achieved with a total weight increase of only ten kilograms. These improvements further advance on the fun to drive qualities of the original Roadster.

- Choice of 4 grades with 3 package types
Aimed at customers who value uniqueness and refined styling, the Roadster Coupe comes in four grades with a choice of three package types.
Production of Type A and Type E vehicles is limited to 200 units and 150 units, respectively.

1) Type S: Basic front design same as the Roadster
2) Type A: Authentic design reminiscent of traditional racing cars
3) Type E: Refined and elegant design


Specifications
- Type S (Base model: 1600SP): 1.6 liter/5MT 125PS
- Type S (Base model: 1800RS): 1.8 liter/6MT 160PS
- Type A (Base model: 1800RS): 1.8 liter/6MT 160PS
- Type E (Base model: 1800VS Combination B): 1.8 liter/4AT 154PS


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Mazda Roadster Coupe Type-A


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Mazda Roadster Coupe (base)


Major Exclusive Equipment
[Common Equipment]
Original coupe body rear quarter window and rear window (with defroster).

Type A Exclusive Equipment
Front grill, front fog lamps, front bumper face/fender arch molding/rear spoiler (made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic), front under spoiler/side skirt/rear under skirt (made of carbon fiberglass-reinforced plastic), headlamp bezels, and rear combination lamp bezels.

Type E Exclusive Equipment
Front grill, front fog lamps, front bumper face (fiberglass-reinforced plastic, FRP), and rear combination lamp bezels.

Body Colors
[Roadster Coupe Type S]
Available in: Pure White, Sunlight Silver Metallic, and Classic Red.

[Roadster Coupe Type A / Type E]
Available in Lightning Yellow / Velocity Red.



Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (without tax)

Roadster Coupe

- Type S (Base model: 1600SP): 1.6 liter/5MT 125PS $23,500
- Type S (Base model: 1800RS): 1.8 liter/6MT 160PS $27,500
- Type A (Base model: 1800RS): 1.8 liter/6MT 160PS $31,000
- Type E (Base model: 1800VS): 1.8 liter/4EC-4AT 154PS $28,000

read more here;
http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2003/200310/1009e.html

Phatmiata
04-01-2013, 03:14 PM
Here is a Type-S NB Roadster Coupe for sale in Japan....... Go get it!!! :bow:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6518936487_5752a07da7_z.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6518936401_927435c222_z.jpg

Phatmiata
12-18-2013, 11:26 PM
Always funny to see folks reaction when they see these in person ........ but then, I would probably do the same :teehee:


Somewhere in Fukuoka, Japan, I was driving down the road minding my own business, and then I saw it. I almost had an accident.


http://youtu.be/28xb64AP6BU

3MiataFamily
12-19-2013, 12:05 AM
Only 179 made...too bad...because it looks pretty nice and would probaly have sold well here in the US

Looks much better than the fastback pieces that i have seen pics of...

Martin
12-19-2013, 09:03 AM
I didn't know Wasabi has an Australian accent :confused:

Phatmiata
12-19-2013, 09:57 AM
Some more for your viewing pleasure.


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6518589993_fbe6b33f8b_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6518589571_49651527bf_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6518589871_13187acf5e_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6518589729_25850c2493_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6518589681_f76bd9357d_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6518589609_7fb227fef1_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6518589633_8f89101305_o.jpg

SM16RMSM
12-19-2013, 12:32 PM
One day...................

TimTim
01-30-2014, 07:17 AM
Does anyone know why production was so limited? Despite how cool I think it is; did Mazda see too little interest from the public or did it lack the sales needed to drive a larger, international rollout of the coupe?

Agent☣Orange
01-30-2014, 08:07 AM
Because it would go over as well as this

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/ACsVette/Misc%20Vette/image_zpsc762028f.jpg

Blueiii
01-30-2014, 08:29 AM
Call me weird, but I actually like that. Then again, I have a strange fascination with hatchbacks. I even like the late 90s m-coupes that look like an 80s roller skate.

jux
01-30-2014, 08:49 AM
While rearward visibility would no doubt suck, I'd totally drive that 'vette.

kung fu jesus
01-30-2014, 08:51 AM
I loooooove the shooting brake silhouette. At the same time, I love a Miata with a hardtop more than a softop.

HELLIONMX5
02-02-2014, 02:07 PM
these are all fake. The designer from mazda already said there never has been a coupe. Lol. Ok thats the lastI will say about that. It still urks me. how much did they weight? Didn't see it in the post. I would too freak out if i saw one. Hopefully a female won't be in whatever i am driving at the momwent cause she won't know whats going on. BUT IF she DOES, Then She would be acting the same. "Did we just become best friends"? "YUP" /Step brothers movie.

My explanation, It's a liger.

Phatmiata
07-12-2014, 06:08 PM
Here is an Original Roadster Coupe brochure I dug out recently while looking for some Mazdaspeed Japan catalogs.


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6518943563_8681551d5a_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6518943903_73f64342ff_b.jpg

kung fu jesus
07-12-2014, 06:13 PM
Looks a lot like Jeremy's car ( ArtCenterMiata)

Pfunk
11-10-2014, 12:27 AM
I've seen a few of these in the bay at RS Aizawa, both of them heavily modified and used for touge runs. They're nice, but I like the soft top for most of the year.

Hyper
11-10-2014, 10:15 AM
I want this car so bad is not even funny

Pfunk
11-10-2014, 03:14 PM
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/search.php?STID=CS210610&CARC=MA_S018&SKIND=1

TNRooster3
04-14-2015, 10:34 AM
Here is a Type-S NB Roadster Coupe for sale in Japan....... Go get it!!! :bow:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6518936487_5752a07da7_z.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6518936401_927435c222_z.jpg

I am seeing so much stuff I did not know anything about, this site is just plain COOL.

The Thaw
04-14-2015, 03:12 PM
The yellow one in the above pics is soooo cool....

Jammers
05-23-2015, 12:36 AM
Gahh! looks soo nice!

Phatmiata
10-21-2016, 09:27 AM
Ill just leave this bit of awesome right here ......................


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsTH13W0-rc

oldgrayleather
10-21-2016, 11:36 AM
Damn! :shock:

NCGreasemonkey
10-21-2016, 02:17 PM
^ I second that!