The ND model is fitted with various technological improvments under Mazda's SkyActiv brand including a lightened chassis, a more fuel-efficient and powerful engine design. A new running gear design allows for the engine to be placed behind the front axle and closer to its centre of gravity.
New lightweight and rigid suspension, made up of a double-wishbone setup in the front and a multi-link design in the rear, allows for firmer as well as improved handling.
Need for Speed (2015)
The MX-5 can be purchased for 
29,210 in Need for Speed (2015).
| 0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 07.56 seconds | 15.90 seconds @ 94 mph (151 km/h) | 135 mph (217 km/h) | 155 hp |
| Fully Upgraded | 02.46 seconds | 09.30 seconds @ 164 mph (264 km/h) | 234 mph (377 km/h) | 877 hp |
Need for Speed: No Limits
The MX-5 (Speedhunters) appears in Need for Speed: No Limits following update 2.9.1 and featured in a "#ZeroToHero" special event that took place from March 15, 2018 to March 22, 2018. In the event MX-5 is introduced as visually stock, with each stage up adding various visual upgrades to the vehicle, but after the event MX-5 cannot be visually modified. The starting performance rating is 602.
Speedhunters
- Campaign - Chapter 12: Hunting more MX-5 Speed
- Chop Shop
Receive 350 mechanic level XP by building up and 1600 mechanic level XP by fully staging up this car.
|  Sports
| 
| 3467 | 5100 | 4283 | 602 | 
|
  x35 Common Blueprints
| 
| 7919 | 10755 | 9337 | 951 |
| |
Stage Upgrades
  x20 Common Blueprints  x20 Common Blueprints  x30 Common Blueprints  x30 Common Blueprints x60 Common Blueprints | 
| 9165 | 12547 | 12449 | 1122 |
|
Need for Speed: Payback
The MX-5 (2015) appears in Need for Speed: Payback following a brief appearance in the Welcome to Fortune Valley trailer[1] released on September 26, 2017.
Stock
It is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, and race class dealerships upon completing chapter 1 - Ignition.
|    
| Complete chapter 1 - Ignition. | ||
| LV109 | ||||
 42,850
| ||||
| 109 | 399 | |||
| Horsepower 158 | |||
| Top Speed 133 | ||||
| 0 - 60 6.90 | |||
| 1/4 Mile 15.40 | ||||
| N2O Capacity 3.6 | |||
| N2O Power 3.6 | ||||
| Airtime 4.6 | |||
| Landing 3.3 | ||||
| Response 4.6 | |||
| Power 3.7 | ||||
Need for Speed: Edge
The MX-5 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.
Need for Speed: Heat
The MX-5 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, was published[2][3] on August 19, 2019, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 4, which was released on September 10, 2019.
Stock
The stock MX-5 can be unlocked in Need for Speed: Heat.
Gallery
(Modified)
(Modified)
(Loaner Stage 1)
(Loaner Stage 2)
(Loaner Stage 3)
(Speedhunters)
References
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2017) Need for Speed Payback Welcome to Fortune Valley. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHSzsSDnvs
- ↑ Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
- ↑ Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
