MAZDASPEED
MX-5 MIATA
Engine
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
Exhaust
Enhanced exhaust sound and pre-silencer capacity with large exhaust tip
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual overdrive transmission
Short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
Power Plant Frame (PPF)
Steering
Rack and pinion
Engine-speed-sensing variable power assist
Optimized steering rack stroke (reduced from 60.5mm to 53.2mm)
Front Suspension
Independent double-wishbone
Gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers with revised valving
MAZDASPEED tuning
23mm red-painted stabilizer bar
Silver painted front suspension tower brace
Rear Suspension
Independent double-wishbone suspension
Gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers with revised valving
MAZDASPEED tuning
14mm red-painted stabilizer bar
Brakes
Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Silver-colored brake calipers
Anti-lock Brake System with EBD (ABS)
= Standard P = Package Option O = Option A = Dealer-Installed Accessory
Bold items are unique to the MAZDASPEED MX-5 within the Miata lineup
Body Type
2-door convertible roadster
Styling
Red wrinkle finish on valve cover with turbo logo
Anodized aluminum oil cap with MAZDASPEED logo
Front under spoiler
Rear deck spoiler
Rear under spoiler
Black vinyl convertible top
Black cloth convertible top P
Glass rear window
Vinyl boot cover
Windblocker® antidraft panel with integral storage pouch
Body-color fuel door
Wheels
17-inch Racing Hart® alloy wheels
Alloy wheel locks
Tires
Toyo Proxes R28 205/40R17 80W rated tires
Temporary spare tire
Lighting
Smoke finish headlamps
Projector-type low beam headlights
Halogen fog lights
Windows/Mirrows
2-speed fixed-intermittent windshield wipers
Solar-control tinted windshield with sunshade
Body-color dual power remote mirrors
= Standard P = Package Option O = Option A = Dealer-Installed Accessory
Bold items are unique to the MAZDASPEED MX-5 within the Miata lineup
Trim
Black cloth-trimmed upholstery
Black leather-trimmed upholstery with red or silver stitching P
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with red or silver stitching
Black leather-wrapped shift knob with red or silver stitching
Leather-wrapped parking brake handle with red or silver stitching
Center panel with unique curl-fit finish
Shift plate bezel with unique curl-fit finish
Carpeted floor mats with MAZDASPEED logo
Alloy foot pedals and driver's alloy foot rest with MAZDASPEED logo
Stainless steel scuff plates with MAZDASPEED logo
Body colored rear view mirror cap with MAZDASPEED logo
Silver-finish interior door handles
Silver-finish air vent bezels
Map pockets on front doors
Silver-finish HVAC controls
Silver-finish meter rings
Silver-finish parking brake button
Slam lock
Seating
Reclining front bucket seats
Integrated head restraints for front outboard seating positions
Storage pocket on front passenger’s seatback
Audio/Entertainment Systems
Bose® 6-speaker AM/FM/CD-changer sound system including separate tweeters
In-dash 6-CD changer with amber illumination
Digital clock
Speed-sensing automatic volume control
In-dash full-logic auto-reverse cassette player O / A
In-dash MiniDisc player with amber illumination A
Power radio antenna
Climate Control
Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower
CFC-free air conditioning
Rear window defogger
Front side-window demisters
Instrument Panel
12-volt power outlet
Cigarette lighter
Ash tray
Gauges/Warning Lights
Silver instrument panel meter gauges with MAZDASPEED logo
Gauges: Tachometer, 140 mph speedometer, odometer, dual trip odometers, water temp., oil pressure
Warning lamps: parking brake, high-beam, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seatbelts, airbags, fuel
Red nighttime gauge illumination
Comfort/Convenience
Power windows with driver’s one-touch-down feature
Power door locks
Remote keyless illuminated entry system with retractable key
Remote releases for trunk-lid, fuel-door, and hood
Windblocker® antidraft panel with integral pouch
Lockable center console with storage
Dual covered front cup holders
Day/night rearview mirror
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Locking glove compartment
Lighting
Trunk light
Courtesy dome light on windshield header
Safety
5-mph bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Dual second-generation front air bags supplemental restraint system*
Passenger-side air bag deactivation switch
Child seat anchor
High-mount stop lamp
Front 3-point safety-belt with pretensioners and force limiters
Security
Engine immobilizer security system
Internal trunk release system
Keyless remote with panic feature
= Standard P = Package Option O = Option A = Dealer-Installed Accessory
Bold items are unique to the MAZDASPEED MX-5 within the Miata lineup
Grand Touring Package (GT)
Black leather bucket seats with red or silver stitching
Black cloth soft top
Stand alone options
Headlamp taillamp and bezels
Body-color door edge guards
Chrome-plated fuel door
Cargo net
Antitheft perimeter alarm
Cassette Player
CD/MP3 Player
MiniDisc Player
PhatNoise® Car Audio System
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Receiver Kit
Black soft tonneau cockpit cover
Detachable body-color hardtop with rear window
Car cover
Car-cover cable lock
Front splash guards
Windshield sunshield
First Aid kit
Foot lamp
Exterior-color touch-up paint
Side sills (small)
Interior
BLACK CLOTH (ND8) BLACK LEATHER w/ RED STITCHING* (ND2) BLACK LEATHER w/ SILVER STITCHING* (NE5)
Code Color
27A Velocity Red Mica
29Y Titanium Gray Metallic
16W Black Mica
27Y Lava Orange Mica
Engine and Electrical
Engine type 1.8-liter DOHC IHI Turbo Charged inline-4
Horsepower, SAE net 178 @ 6000
Torque, SAE net 166 @ 4500
Redline 6,500 RPM
Displacement (cc) 1,839
Bore x stroke (mm / in) 83 x 85 / 3.27 X 3.35
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Minimum fuel requirement Premium unleaded, 91 octane or greater
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder
Engine block Iron
Cylinder heads Aluminum alloy
Emission control Catalyst
Ignition system Distributorless electronic
Alternator 12V-80A
Battery Maintenance-free, 12V-32AH / 5HR
Starter 12V-1.0 kW
Spark-plug number (NGK / DENSO) Denso iridium
Spark-plug gap (mm) 0.8
Drivetrain
Type Rear wheel drive
Transmission 6MT
Ratios (:1) 1st 3.760
2nd 2.269
3rd 1.645
4th 1.258
5th 1.000
6th 0.843
Reverse 3.564
Final Drive 4.100
Chassis
Body Type Monocoque
Rear suspension Independent Double Wishbone w/ 37.7
N/mm coil springs, 23 mm stabilizer bar
Front suspension Independent Double Wishbone w/ 27.6
N/mm coil springs, 14 mm stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Bilstein gas filled
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Power assist Engine-rpm sensing variable power assist
Steering wheel turns lock-to-lock 2.3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 34.2 ft.
Braking system Power assist w/dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
with ABS
Brake discs Front Ventilated: 10.6 inch
Rear Solid: 10.9 inch
Parking brake Mechanical on rear wheels
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard
Wheels 17 x 7J Racing Hart aluminum alloy wheels
Tires Toyo Proxes R28 205/40R17 80W
Tire inflation pressures F/R 29 psi / 32 psi
Temporary spare wheel T105/70 D15
Temporary spare tire pressure 60 psi
Curb weight lb. 2,529
GVWR weight lb. with AC 2948
Capacities
Crankcase 4 qt
Coolant 6.2 L
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal.
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 46.0
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 5.1
EPA Total Volume: Cargo volume + passenger volume (cu. Ft.) 51.1
EPA Vehicle Size Category Two-seater
Fuel Econemy
EPA Mileage, City/Highway 20/26
Exterior Dimensions (inches)
Wheelbase 89.2
Track Front 55.7
Rear 56.7
Length 155.7
Width 66.1
Height 48.0
Minimum ground clearance (laden) 4.0
Weight distribution % front/rear 52 / 48
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.375
Bumpers, front/rear mph crash test 5 mph
