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[Driving Column] Since its first debut in 1989, the Mazda Roadster has maintained its popularity for four generations, with over 1.2 million units produced, an unprecedented feat for a two-seater compact open sports car. The current ND Roadster, which underwent a product upgrade in October 2011, is equipped with Mazda Radar Cruise Control and Smart Brake Support, as well as an improved Mazda Connect system. In terms of dynamic performance, a newly developed asymmetric limited slip differential (LSD) is used, which changes the differential limiting force of the differential during acceleration and deceleration to stabilize cornering behavior. A new control mode for dynamic stability control, DSC-TRACK, optimized for circuit driving, has been added to MT vehicles. Salton TV test drove the RF RS in an Izu Skyline. Roadster RF RS Length 3915mm Width 1735mm Height 1245mm Wheelbase 2310mm Minimum turning radius 4.7m Vehicle weight 1110kg Power unit 2L inline 4 gasoline Transmission 6MT Drive system FR Maximum output 184ps/7000rpm Maximum torque 20.9Nm/4000rpm WLTC fuel consumption 15.8km/L Suspension front double wishbone rear multi-link Tire size 195/50R16 Vehicle price 4,308,700 yen #Izu Skyline #Mazda Roadster #Mazda Roadster RF