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SPECIFICATIONS
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MSRP
Mazda MX5 SV Convertible $20,635
Mazda MX5 Sport Convertible $21,635
Mazda MX5 Touring Convertible $23,930
Mazda MX5 Grand Touring Convertible $25,240
Mazda MX5 Special Edition Convertible $26,590
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: SV & 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 & Special Ed.
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.54, 2.06, 1.40, 1.00, 0.71, 0.58
Final Drive: 4.10
Available with: except SV
 
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]:
2,445 (SV)
2,478 (Sport)
2,500
GVWR [lbs]:
3
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 12.7
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
30.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
157.3
Width [in.]:
67.7
Height [in.]:
49.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 91.7
Front Track [in.]: 58.7
Rear Track [in.]: 58.9
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
2
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
37.4
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.1
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.2
Front Hiproom [in.]:
50.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
5.3