V Spec Mx5's

EM93 · Post by **EM93** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:58 pm

Can anyone tell me what is actually 'special' about the V spec mx5's, everyone i have talked to has conflicting opinions?
Just purchased a 1993 V Spec one with the NA8C engine (i think) and just wanted some information on it!

Thanks(:

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:21 am

Well, they are British Racing Green with a tan leather interior and a Nardi steering wheel.

If yours is an NA8C and its manual, then it will have a Type 1 Torsen LSD (standard equipment in all JDM 93 and 94 models though)

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:40 am

it would also have a few 'extras' like power steering, electric windows & Air conditioning from what I gather.

Probably the most common of the special editions this was produced to commemorate the first anniversary of MX5 production.

Years Produced:
1991, 92, 93
Colours:
British Racing Green
Brilliant Black
Spec:
Tan Leather Interior
CD Player
Nardi Wooden Steering Wheel
Nardi Wooden Gear Knob
Wooden Handbrake Handle
Optional Extras:
Air-Conditioning
Limited Slip Diff
CD Player
Chrome Door Mirrors
Polished Treadplates
Fog Lamps
Automatic Gearbox

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:28 pm

MrGrey wrote:it would also have a few 'extras' like power steering, electric windows & Air conditioning from what I gather.

Probably the most common of the special editions this was produced to commemorate the first anniversary of MX5 production.

Years Produced:
1991, 92, 93
Colours:
British Racing Green
Brilliant Black
Spec:
Tan Leather Interior
CD Player
Nardi Wooden Steering Wheel
Nardi Wooden Gear Knob
Wooden Handbrake Handle
Optional Extras:
Air-Conditioning
Limited Slip Diff
CD Player
Chrome Door Mirrors
Polished Treadplates
Fog Lamps
Automatic Gearbox

... In an MX5?

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:13 pm

honestly don't know why anyone in their right mind would get an mx5 in auto

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:33 pm

I mean, unless you're missing an arm or something? (I've seen that.)

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:01 pm

siren676 wrote: honestly don't know why anyone in their right mind would get an mx5 in auto

+1! buy the best sportscar in the world and kill it with a crappy 3 speed auto

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:06 pm

*cough*MrGrey*cough*

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:37 pm

I plead the fifth, I refuse to say anything on the grounds that it may incriminate myself or my known associates.

EM93 · Post by **EM93** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:15 pm

4A-GE wrote:
MrGrey wrote:it would also have a few 'extras' like power steering, electric windows & Air conditioning from what I gather.

Probably the most common of the special editions this was produced to commemorate the first anniversary of MX5 production.

Years Produced:
1991, 92, 93
Colours:
British Racing Green
Brilliant Black
Spec:
Tan Leather Interior
CD Player
Nardi Wooden Steering Wheel
Nardi Wooden Gear Knob
Wooden Handbrake Handle
Optional Extras:
Air-Conditioning
Limited Slip Diff
CD Player
Chrome Door Mirrors
Polished Treadplates
Fog Lamps
Automatic Gearbox
... In an MX5?

Its Manual! haha

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:40 pm

The auto gearbox was an optional extra (my car was originally owned by a retired gentleman, so I understand his choice of auto even if its not the choice I would have made)

Basically from what I gather, there was a V spec for each year (and quite a few S spec which are a step below the V spec) and if you have one, then it will have the premium bits on it (shocks, diff etc).
I am not a fan of the leather tan interior, but that's just my personal preference

EM93 · Post by **EM93** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:52 pm

MrGrey wrote:The auto gearbox was an optional extra (my car was originally owned by a retired gentleman, so I understand his choice of auto even if its not the choice I would have made)

Basically from what I gather, there was a V spec for each year (and quite a few S spec which are a step below the V spec) and if you have one, then it will have the premium bits on it (shocks, diff etc).
I am not a fan of the leather tan interior, but that's just my personal preference

Oh, well thank you! i actually had no idea what it was when i bought it.

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:28 pm

http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/guide_eunos.htm

EM93 · Post by **EM93** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:29 pm

authentic wrote:http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/guide_eunos.htm

Thank you

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:23 am

Cool link

Mazda-mender · Post by **Mazda-mender** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:50 am

All Japanese Mk1 Eunos's and MK 2/2.5 Roadsters were offered with a auto option whatever spec or version, the UK did not get them until the Mk 2.5 came to play, The 1.8 Auto box is not too bad, the Mk1 1.6 was very revy noisey and jerky, the MK 2 and Mk 2.5 version were more refined and had better gearing, they are a good cruiser for those that use them a lot as a everyday car on motorways, and it also opens the roadster up for those that have a passion for these little gems that would otherwise not be able to if they were all manual versions.
In the 25 years i have been doing this, it makes no difference to me which owner owns what as long as they have the passion.
They all put a smile on my face whatever personal stamp the owner gives them.
M-m

Mazda-mender · Post by **Mazda-mender** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:50 am

All Japanese Mk1 Eunos's and MK 2/2.5 Roadsters were offered with a auto option whatever spec or version, the UK did not get them until the Mk 2.5 came to play, The 1.8 Auto box is not too bad, the Mk1 1.6 was very revy noisey and jerky, the MK 2 and Mk 2.5 version were more refined and had better gearing, they are a good cruiser for those that use them a lot as a everyday car on motorways, and it also opens the roadster up for those that have a passion for these little gems that would otherwise not be able to if they were all manual versions.
In the 25 years i have been doing this, it makes no difference to me which owner owns what as long as they have the passion.
They all put a smile on my face whatever personal stamp the owner gives them.
M-m

V Spec Mx5's

V Spec Mx5's

Who is online