Mazda MX-5 MIATA Overview

The MX-5 was designed with a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension. It has a longitudinally-mounted four cylinder engine coupled to a manual transmission (5 speed for NA, 5 or 6 speed in NB & NC); an automatic transmission is a cost option.
Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA




The body is a conventional, but light, unibody or monocoque construction, with (detachable) front and rear subframes. The MX-5 also incorporates a truss marketed as the Powerplant Frame (PPF) which connects the engine to the differential, minimizing flex and contributing to responsive handling. Some MX-5s feature limited slip differentials and anti-lock braking system. Traction control is an option available on NC models. The earlier cars weighed in at just over a ton, with engine power output usually 116 bhp (87 kW). The later cars were heavier, with higher power engines.



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Mazda MX-5 MIATA Production numbers and details

The 250,000th MX-5 rolled out of the factory on November 9, 1992; the 500,000th, in February 8, 1999; the 750,000th, in March 2004; and the 800,000th in January 2007.

For the twentieth birthday of cult roadster, Mazda prepared a special edition for all enthusiasts. This limited edition version with the original colors from year 1990. - red, blue and white - was produced in a limited number of 2000 copies. Each car has a special tag with the number, and is based on version of the model with 1.8 l engine.


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


In these twenty years, Mazda MX-5 has won its place in Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling roadster of all time. To this day, Mazda has produced around one million copies of the MX-5, when adding together all three generations.


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA


Mazda MX-5 MIATA







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