Mk2 1998 MX5 RS - 160bhp?

[Dakkon]

Just trying to confirm if a 1998 Mk2 MX5 RS was really 160bhp? or is it actually just 145bhp?

[wilbo83]

Dakkon said:

Just trying to confirm if a 1998 Mk2 MX5 RS was really 160bhp? or is it actually just 145bhp?

Pretty sure its the same 140bhp but with a 6 speed box. POwer may be up slightly but definitely not 160bhp.

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

[Max M4X WW]

No no no, 145bhp I think but mine made 132 at SRR which I'm told by Charlie is normal..

[Dakkon]

Thanks for the confirmation, I am also guessing it would not have the bigger 270mm brakes?

[MX-5 Lazza]

The bigger brakes were only fitted to Mk2.5 Sport and some Mk2.5 special editions so no, a Mk2 RS will have standard 1.8 255mm discs.

[Dakkon]

Thanks for all the feedback.

[Max M4X WW]

MX-5 Lazza said:

The bigger brakes were only fitted to Mk2.5 Sport and some Mk2.5 special editions so no, a Mk2 RS will have standard 1.8 255mm discs.

Do they fit straight on? Mine needs need discs and pads up from so may as well upgrade.

[bicycleshorts]

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[MX-5 Lazza]

Max M4X WW said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

The bigger brakes were only fitted to Mk2.5 Sport and some Mk2.5 special editions so no, a Mk2 RS will have standard 1.8 255mm discs.

Do they fit straight on? Mine needs need discs and pads up from so may as well upgrade.

They do but you'll need the discs, carriers and callipers. In practise the standard 1.8 discs are fine anyway so I wouldn't bother.

[Max M4X WW]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Max M4X WW said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

The bigger brakes were only fitted to Mk2.5 Sport and some Mk2.5 special editions so no, a Mk2 RS will have standard 1.8 255mm discs.

Do they fit straight on? Mine needs need discs and pads up from so may as well upgrade.

They do but you'll need the discs, carriers and callipers. In practise the standard 1.8 discs are fine anyway so I wouldn't bother.

Mine probably just need a refresh then.