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SPECIFICATIONS
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TRIM
MSRP
Mazda MX5 Sport Hardtop $24,465
Mazda MX5 Touring Hardtop $25,760
Mazda MX5 Grand Touring Hardtop $27,110
ENGINE
Type:
1,999cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 166 at 6,700 (MT)
158 at 6,700 (AT)
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 140 at 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 83.1
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 22 / 27 - 28
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.14, 1.89, 1.33, 1.00, 0.81
Final Drive: 4.10
Available with: Sport
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.82, 2.26, 1.64, 1.18, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.10
Available with: Touring & Grand Touring
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.54, 2.06, 1.40, 1.00, 0.71, 0.58
Final Drive: 4.10
Available with: except Sport
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.4 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.0 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,555 (Sport)
2,575
GVWR [lbs]: