Mazda Mx5 Metal Folding Roof

This computer generated image gives an idea of what the car could.

Mazda mx5 metal folding roof.

Source supplied the starting price is 38 500 up by about 4000 over the fourth generation roadster but about 8500 cheaper than the previous folding hardtop. The benefits of a folding hardtop convertible roof are both perceived and actual improvements in safety and security as well as improved sound and weather proofing. The rf is heavier than the soft top but also features stiffer suspension to help deal with that. Disconnect the right deck.

Locate the roof hook cable plastic guide cover behind the driver seat beneath the prht control module. Conversely mazda claim that the folding hard top model s top speed s a little higher due to less drag not that it matters at 130mph plus apparently i understand that the roof s made by webasto which can only be a good thing. Disconnect the left deck panel motor and the high mount brake light connector on the left linkage 15. The mazda mx 5 rf gains an electically folding hard top roof and is making its first european appearance at the goodwood festival of speed the mazda mx 5 rf will make its european debut at the 2016 goodwood festival of speed which runs from 23 26 june.

Advantage of the soft top though is that it s a bit lighter hence mazda claim 0 3 seconds quicker to 60mph. Unlike the simple manually operated fabric roof of the standard car the mazda mx 5 rf for retractable fastback features a motorised metal and plastic hard top that offers better refinement and more mature styling when closed. On the down side the roof usually adds weight needs extra storage space and when folded can considerably reduce the luggage compartment. Mazda is tipped to unveil a folding tin top version of its brilliant new mx 5 at this summer s british motor show in london.