RF Club RWD
What the RF Club adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | RF Club |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2368 lbs | 2470 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2368 lbs | 2470 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2745 lbs | 2862 lbs |
| Front headroom | 37.4 in | 36.8 in |
| Overall height | 48.6 in | 49 in |
| Tire size | P195/50R16 | P205/45R17 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 205/45R17 high-performance summer tires, Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential, BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest and subwoofer (AudioPilot™), DSC-Track, Daytime running lights - LED, Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper, Engine start switch with bright ring, Front air dam - black (port installation), Front shock tower brace, Heated seats w /3 settings, Heated seats w/3 settings, IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, New 17 x 7 inch Metallic Black Alloy Wheel Design, New Black Cloth Seats w/Suede Insert, Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, Rear lip spoiler - black (port installation), Seat back bar trim - piano black, SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI, Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers, Trunk lid-mounted "shark fin" antenna, Wiper, Design Blade, Wireless Apple CarPlay™
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | 11-in. vented discs w/single-piston calipers |
| Rear brake type | 11-in. solid discs w/single-piston aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical (lever type) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | 7G Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 49 in |
| Overall length | 154.1 in |
| Overall width | 68.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Electronically controlled fuel injection |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 52.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 15.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P205/45R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.9 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2470 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2470 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2862 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety14 std · 0 opt
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Dual front airbags
- Land Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Rearview Camera
- Side-impact airbags
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Side-impact door beams
- Smart Brake Support
- Three point safety belts with pretensioners and force limiters
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- 7G Mazda Connected Services
- Alexa
- Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay™ integration
- BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest and subwoofer (AudioPilot™)
- Color touchscreen display
- HD radio™
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System (8.8" Screen)
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI
- Speed-sensing audio volume control system
- Steering wheel mounted audio & speed controls
- USB Type-C Inputs
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Advanced keyless entry (New Design)
- Cruise control
- Fuel lid lock connected to door locks
- Power door locks
- Power windows with one-touch down feature
- Remote trunk lid release
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning, Manual
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- Heated seats w/3 settings
- New Black Cloth Seats w/Suede Insert
- Recaro® Sport Seats optional
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Heated seats w /3 settings
- Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper
- Dual cup holders (removable)
- Engine start switch with bright ring
- IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Lockable center rear storage console
- New Instrument Cluster (Black Trim)
- Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Steering, 3-spoke leather wrapped
- Wind blocker - mesh aero board
- Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Floor mats, carpeted
- Trip computer (distance to empty, avg. fuel econ., current fuel econ., and avg. vehicle speed)
Exterior15 std · 3 opt
- 205/45R17 high-performance summer tires
- Daytime running lights - LED
- Dual power side mirrors - piano black
- Front air dam - black (port installation)
- Glass rear window with defogger
- HPR windshield
- Manual black cloth convertible top
- New 17 x 7 inch Metallic Black Alloy Wheel Design
- New Full LED Headlight & Taillight Design
- Rear fender mounted radio antenna
- Rear lip spoiler - black (port installation)
- Seat back bar trim - piano black
- Tire puncture repair kit
- Trunk lid-mounted "shark fin" antenna
- Wiper, Design Blade
- BBS forged 17 inch alloy wheels, dark gunmetal finish optional
- Rear bumper skirt - black (port installation) optional
- Side sill extensions - black (port installation) optional
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- Aluminum Power Plant Frame (PPF)
- Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential
- DSC-Track
- Enhanced Engine Response
- Induction Sound Enhancer
- Low-inertia dual-mass flywheel
- SKYACTIV®-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- Transmission, SKYACTIV®-MT 6-speed manual with short throw shifter
Chassis5 std · 1 opt
- Fr-dyc
- Front shock tower brace
- Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
- Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers
- Steering Feel Update
- Brembo® front brakes with red-painted front & rear calipers optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 MX-5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RF Club
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2024 Mazda MX-5 RF Club add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 22 features become standard that the Sport does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.