Eunos Roadster (NB). 1998–2005 (prod. 284,991 from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2004, incl. some NA in 1998 total). 2-door convertible. F/R, 1597, 1839 cm³ (I4 DOHC). New Roadster, still exported as Mazda MX-5 to most countries; Miata for US. Very similar to predecessor as Mazda was loathe to tinker with a winning formula of a basic, enjoyable rear-wheel-drive roadster; identified by fixed headlamps. Essentially a way for Mazda to keep up with the game. Mid-term revisions in 2000, with variable valve-timing introduced but character unchanged.

Manufacturing location: Hiroshima, Japan

Marque: Eunos | Model: Eunos Roadster | Predecessor: Eunos Roadster (NA) | Successor: Mazda Roadster (NC)