
A precise and ultra-responsive short-throw, close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox is
standard on both the MX-5 Club and Grand Touring; a 5-speed manual is standard
on the Sport; and a 6-speed automatic is available on all models. For enhanced
control, the automatic transmission allows you to shift manually via either the
console-mounted shifter or steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. No matter which
you choose, each of the MX-5’s three smooth sport-shifting gearboxes becomes an
extension of your arm, transforming anticipation into exhilaration.
Drivetrain twist wastes power and produces acceleration lag. To help eliminate this,
Mazda engineers gave the MX-5 a solid structural “backbone”—an ingenious aluminum
Power Plant Frame that unites engine, transmission and differential into a single
rigid unit.
Every driver knows that when it comes to a sports car, slowing down is just as
important as speeding up. The MX-5’s ultra-responsive 4-wheel disc brakes with
lightweight calipers come standard with anti-lock brakes and Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution, ensuring linear fade-resistant stopping power. Whether you’re on the
track or on the road.
A free-revving MZR 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC engine delivers an assertive 167 hp and
7,200 rpm redline without sacrificing fuel efficiency, offering up to an EPA-estimated
28 highway MPG.
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Gear heads: Wrap your heads around finely tuned details such
as internal friction-reducing molybdenum-coated pistons, variable valve timing,
electronically controlled port fuel injection, an electronic throttle and ultralight
flywheel, and block and cylinder heads cast from a weight-saving aluminum alloy.
SPEED IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL.
The MX-5’s near 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution is crucial to its legendary handling. Its front-midship-engine placement and rear-wheel-drive
layout enhance balance and directional control. Helping to keep the MX-5 firmly anchored to the pavement is a track-tuned suspension that delivers
superb handling and directional stability by combining a sophisticated double-wishbone layout up front with an advanced multilink setup in the rear.
A hollow front stabilizer bar is partnered with four gas-charged shock absorbers and a solid rear stabilizer bar to minimize body roll and maximize
cornering grip. With the available Suspension Package,* you also get a torque-sensing limited-slip differential to go with a more sport-tuned
suspension and upgraded Bilstein
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shocks. All models come equipped with Dynamic Stability Control
†
with an integral Traction Control System that
optimizes both traction and handling in less than ideal road conditions. For all those twists and turns the road has in store, each and every MX-5 is
precisely engineered to create a balance of stiffness for control and softness for comfort and stability.
The result: handling that borders on telepathic.
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*Suspension Package is only available on models with manual transmission. †Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing loss of control. Please see your owner’s manual for further details.
*Based on EPA estimates for 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport models with 2.0L engine and manual transmission 22 city/28
highway MPG. Actual results will vary.
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