The SR Limited was a late 1997 special edition for the Japanese market. This car was the last special model released before the launch of the second generation Mazda Roadster. SR Limited was marketed as a special thank you to Roadster fans for their support since the model first launched.
This edition was based on the 1.8 model and limited to 700 cars. The SR Limited's features included polished 14" alloy wheels, black and grey leather interior, Nardi gear knob, MOMO airbag steering wheel, chrome door mirrors, Torsen limited slip differential with 4.3 final ratio, and a lightweight flywheel. The unique Sparkle Green and Crystal White were the two exterior colour options