The mazda mx 5 rf gains an electically folding hard top roof and is making its first european appearance at the goodwood festival of speed the mazda mx 5 rf will make its european debut at the 2016 goodwood festival of speed which runs from 23 26 june.
Mx5 roof folding.
Rf stands for retractable fastback referencing that power folding hardtop arrangement.
In about 13 seconds its retractable roof slips away retaining the poised fastback profile with sinuous lines that always seem to be in motion.
The biggest difference between the rf and the regular convertible roadster is the former s new targa style electric folding metal roof.
Drop the roof about half way down or up doesn t matter only.
You can then see the mechanism exposed on each side of the car just inside the tops of the rear wings it s normally covered by the deck panel.
You can raise or lower the mazda mx 5 rf s roof on the move too as long as you re driving at speeds less.