Specs for the Mazda MX-5 Miata
|
1st Generation (1990-1997) |
2nd Generation (1998-present) |
10th Annaversary Edition (2000) |
Engine |
Type |
Inline 4-cylinder |
Inline 4-cylinder |
Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve Gear |
DOHC 16-valve (4/cylinder) |
DOHC 16-valve (4/cylinder) |
DOHC 16-valve (4/cylinder) |
| Displacement |
1.8 litres |
1.8 litres |
1.8 litres |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.27*3.35 inches |
3.27*3.35 inches |
3.27*3.35 inches |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower SAE net |
133@6500rpm |
140@6500rpm |
140@6500rpm |
| Torque SAE net (lb-ft)
| 114@5500rpm |
119@5500rpm |
119@5500rpm |
| Fuel System |
Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection |
Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection |
Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Recommended Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
Regular Unleaded |
Regular Unleaded |
| Ignition System |
Distributorless Electronic |
Distributorless Electronic |
Distributorless Electronic |
Drivetrain |
| Type |
Front Engine, Rearwheel drive |
Front Engine, Rearwheel drive |
Front Engine, Rearwheel drive |
| Transmission |
5 spd manual with overdrive. Optional 4 speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive, lockup torque converter and overdrive lockout (not available with sports package) |
5 spd manual with overdrive. Optional 4 speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive, lockup torque converter and overdrive lockout (not available with sports package) |
6 speed manual
with overdrive. |
Chassis |
| Frame |
Unibody with powerplant frame |
Unibody with powerplant frame |
Unibody with powerplant frame |
| Suspension |
Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and front & rear stabalizer bars. |
Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and front & rear stabalizer bars. |
Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and front & rear stabalizer bars. |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist (optional) |
Rack and pinion, engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist (optional) |
Rack and pinion, engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist (optional) |
| Ratio |
18:1 (15:1 with power assist) |
18:1 (15:1 with power assist) |
18:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.2 (2.7 with power assist) |
3.2 (2.7 with power assist) |
3.2 |
| Turning Circle |
30.2 feet |
30.2 feet |
30.2 feet |
| Brakes |
P185/60R14 82h All-season Radials, R195/50R15 82V Performance Radials (leather and sport packages only) |
P185/60R14 82h All-season Radials, R195/50R15 82V Performance Radials (leather and sport packages only) |
P195/50VR15, Michelin Pilot sx on 15*6 aluminum alloy rims. |
Performance |
| 0-30mph |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
| 0-40mph |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.7 |
| 0-50mph |
5.6 |
5.5 |
5.4 |
| 0-60mph |
8.0 |
7.9 |
7.5 |
| 0-70mph |
10.6 |
10.4 |
10.2 |
| 0-80mph |
13.9 |
13.7 |
13.3 |
| 1/4 mile, (sec/mph) |
16/85.9 |
15.9/86.1 |
15.8/86.8 |
| Braking 60-0mph in feet |
132 |
131 |
122 |
| Lateral acceleration, g |
|
|
0.91 |
| Speed through 600 ft slalom |
|
|
67.0mph |
| EPA Fuel economy (city/highway) |
25/29 |
25/29 |
24/29 |
