The Monaco is based on a standard 1600cc model and was named after the famous race circuit around the streets of Monte Carlo. Only 450 units were made between May 1996 and January 1997 and cost £13,750.00 when purchased new

This special version was finished in British Racing Green and sported 15" alloy wheels and a tan coloured convertible roof

The interior was standard equipment as used in the 1.6 base models and in car entertainment was provided using a Clarion ARB 017E radio/cassette unit with removable front panel

This car was basically a 'no frills' package and built without the normal refinements and upgrades in order to keep production costs and selling prices to a minimum

It's thought that Mazda UK released this limited edition to try and divert attention away from the then newly released MGF. The Monaco was actually priced at £2,645.00 less than the cheapest MGF

The 1600cc engine was however a welcomed return and helped to reduce increasing insurance prices whilst maintaining lower running costs. The new 1600cc engine produced 88bhp which was 26bhp lower than when the car was first released in 1989

The new 88bhp engine delivered a 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds while maintaining a very healthy 42.2mpg at a steady 56mph