Information on the M1 Miata

		Miata Specifications Here are the basic technical specs for the M1 and M2 miatas produced for North American Consumption to date. This has been blatently ripped from miata.net (aren't browser's just dandy!) which was blatently ripped from a mazda brochure. 1990-1993 1994-1997 1999-2000 1990-1993 Engine Type In-line 4-cylinder with dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder Valve gear DOHC 16-valve Displacement 1597cc (97 cubic in.) Bore and stroke 3.1 x 3.3 inches Compression ration 9.4:1 Horsepower, SAE net 116 @ 6500 rpm Torque, SAE net lb.-ft. 100 lbs.-ft. @ 5500 rpm Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection Fuel requirement Unleaded regular Transmission 5-speed manual with overdrive Ratios: 1st 3.136 2nd 1.888 3rd 1.330 4th 1.000 5th 0.814 Reverse 3.758 Final drive 4.300 Clutch Single dry plate, hydraulically actuated Electrical System Battery Lightweight maintenance-free type, 32 amp/hr Alternator 60 Amp Ignition system Distributor-less electronic Chassis Frame Monocoque, analyzed at 8900 points Suspension Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars Steering Rack-and-pinion type (optional power assist) Steering ratio: 18.0:1 (power assist: 15.0:1) Steering wheel turns Lock-to-lock: 3.3 (power assist: 2.8) Turning circle diameter Curb to Curb: 30.6 feet (9.14m) Brakes Power-assisted with dual hydraulic circuits 9.3-inch ventilated front discs 9.1-inch rear discs Wheels 5.5JJ-14 styled steel 5.5JJ-14 aluminum alloy (optional) Tires P185/60R14 82H steel-belted radials Fuel capacity 9.9 gallons (45.0 litres) Curb weight 2105 pounds (955kg) Dimensions inches (mm) Wheelbase 89.2 (2265) Track: front/rear 55.5/56.2 (1409/1427) Length 155.4 (3947) Headroom 37.1 (942) Width 65.9 (1674) Legroom 42.7 (1084) Height 48.2 (1224) Shoulder room 50.4 (1280) Exterior/Interior colours Classic Red/Black Mariner Blue/Black Crystal White/Black MOT Mileage Estimates 5-speed City: 29 MPG; 9.7L/100km Highway: 40 MPG; 7.1L/100km Mechanical Features 16L DOHC 16-valve engine S Sport-tuned stainless exhaust system with tubular header S 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive S Power Plant Frame (PPF) S Rear-wheel drive S Rack-and-pinion steering S Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes S Exterior Features 14-inch styled steel wheels with bright center caps S P185/60HR14 steel-belted radial tires S Dual colour-keyed outside rearview mirrors S 2-speed windshield wipers with intermittent and 1-wipe features S Tinted glass S Retractable halogen headlamps S Aluminum hood S Manual soft folding top S Daytime running lights S Interior Features Highback reclining bucket seats S Black cloth upholstery S Loop-pile carpeting S Full center console with lockable storage compartment S Lockable glove box S Map pocket on back of passenger's seat S Remote fuel-filler door release S Day/night rearview mirror S Double-fold sun visors with passenger's vanity mirror S Two dashboard-mounted courtesy lights S 8000-rpm tachometer with 7000-rpm redline S 220-kph speedometer S Resettable trip odometer S Gauges for engine coolant temperature, oil presure, and fuel level S 3-spoke steering wheel with soft rim S Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower and side-window demisters S AM/FM stereo ETR w/cassette 2-speaker radio S Compact spare tire S Options and Accessories Power-assisted steering O Aluminum alloy wheels O Removable hartop with glass window (Classic Red only) O Air conditioning A Protective front mask A Rear spoiler A Front air dam, rear spoiler, and skirt A Decklid-mounted luggage rack (available in black or chrome) A Vinyl tonneau cover A Front air dam A Rear valance A S: Standard O: Optional A: Dealer-installed accessory 1994-1997 SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Engine Type In-line 4-cylinder Valve gear DOHC 16-valve Displacement 1.8 liters (1839 cc) Bore and stroke 3.27 x 3.35 inches Compression ration 9.0:1 Horsepower, SAE net 128 @ 6500 rpm Torque, SAE net lb.-ft. 110 @ 5500 rpm Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection Ignition system Breakerless electronic Transmission Type: 5-speed manual with overdrive 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive, lockup torque converter and Hold mode optional Dimensions (inches) Wheelbase 89.2 Length 155.4 Width 65.9 Height 48.2 Track: front/rear 55.5/56.2 Headroom 37.1 Legroom 42.7 Shoulder room 50.4 EPA Mileage Estimates (mpg) Manual transmission 23 city, 29 highway Automatic transmission 22 city, 28 highway Chassis Frame Unit body Suspension Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and front and rear stabilizer bars Steering Rack-and-pinion type Engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist (optional) Steering ratio: 18.0:1 (15.0:1 power assist) Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.3 (2.8 power assist) Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb: 30.0 feet Brakes Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits 10.0-inch ventilated front discs and 9.9-inch rear discs Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (optional) Tires P185/60R14 82H steel-belted radials Fuel capacity 12.7 gallons Curb weight 2293 pounds; 2359 (automatic transmission) Standard Features 1.8L DOHC 16-valve engine with multi-port electronic fuel injection Sport-tuned exhaust system with stainless steel tubular header 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive Power Plant Frame (PPF) Rack-and-pinion steering Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes 14-inch styled steel wheels with bright center caps Dual body-color mirrors 2-speed windshield wipers with intermittent and one-wipe features Lockable glove box Resettable trip odometer Black cloth upholstery Map pockets on doors and back of passenger's seat Full center console with lockable storage compartment, plus removable dual cup holder Remote fuel-door and trunk releases 3-point safety belts for both occupants Driver's- and passenger's-side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)* AM/FM/cassette stereo with integral digital clock and anti-theft coding Option Packages Popular Equipment Package: Power-assisted steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, Torsen limited-slip rear differential (requires manual transmission), head-restraint speakers, cruise control, power windows and automatic power antenna Leather Package: Popular Equipment Package items, plus tan interior with leather seating surfaces and tan vinyl top. R Package (requires manual transmission): Sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, rear spoiler, front air dam, rear skirt, aluminum alloy wheels and Torsen limited-slip rear differential. Seats upholstered in leather except for vinyl on rear side of seatbacks and other minor areas. Optional Features Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, lockup torque converter and Hold mode Removable hardtop with rear window defroster Air conditioning Mazda Sensory Sound System (MSSS) with full-featured compact disc player Exterior Colors Classic Red Brilliant Black Laguna Blue Metallic White Montego Blue Mica* Color Combinations (Interior/Exterior) (Black/All exterior colors) (Tan Leather*/All exterior colors) Delayed availability on some models. ** Available only with Leather Package. Accessories Now that you've chosen the car you really want, why not make it uniquely yours with Genuine Mazda Accessories? See your Mazda Dealer today and discover how easy it is to personalize, protect and enhance your new 1995 Miata with Genuine Mazda Accessories. Genuine Mazda Accessories installed by a Mazda Dealer prior to or at the time of initial vehicle retail delivery also come with the Mazda 36-month/50,000-mile warranty. See your Mazda Dealer for details. Hardtop: Turn your Miata into a gorgeous coupe with the all-weather versatility of this custom hardtop. Includes mounting hardware. Rear Wing: Sporty rear wing in select body colors adds to the style of your Miata. Compact Disc Player: The concert quality, full-featured sound system adds to the over-all enjoyment of owning a Mazda MX-5 Miata. Other Genuine Mazda Accessories available include: Front Mask, Front Air Dam, Rear Skirt, Rear Spoiler, Car Cover, Mud Guards, Tonneau Cover, Chrome Scuff Plates and more. 1999-2000

Miata Specifications

Here are the basic technical specs for the M1 and M2 miatas produced for North American Consumption to date. This has been blatently ripped from miata.net (aren't browser's just dandy!) which was blatently ripped from a mazda brochure.

1990-1993
1994-1997
1999-2000

1990-1993

Engine

 Type                    In-line 4-cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
                         and 4 valves per cylinder
 Valve gear              DOHC 16-valve
 Displacement            1597cc (97 cubic in.)
 Bore and stroke         3.1 x 3.3 inches
 Compression ration      9.4:1
 Horsepower, SAE net     116 @ 6500 rpm
 Torque, SAE net lb.-ft. 100 lbs.-ft. @ 5500 rpm
 Fuel system             Multi-port electronic fuel injection
 Fuel requirement        Unleaded regular
 Transmission
 5-speed manual with overdrive
 Ratios: 1st             3.136
         2nd             1.888
         3rd             1.330
         4th             1.000
         5th             0.814
         Reverse         3.758
         Final drive     4.300
 Clutch                  Single dry plate, hydraulically actuated

 Electrical System
 Battery                Lightweight maintenance-free type, 32 amp/hr
 Alternator             60 Amp
 Ignition system        Distributor-less electronic
 
 Chassis
 Frame                  Monocoque, analyzed at 8900 points
 Suspension             Fully independent, double-wishbone type with coil 
                        springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, 
                        front and rear stabilizer bars 
 Steering               Rack-and-pinion type (optional power assist)
 Steering ratio:        18.0:1 (power assist: 15.0:1)
 Steering wheel turns   Lock-to-lock: 3.3 (power assist:  2.8)
 Turning circle diameter Curb to Curb: 30.6 feet (9.14m) 
 Brakes                 Power-assisted with dual hydraulic circuits 
                        9.3-inch ventilated front discs
                        9.1-inch rear discs
 Wheels                 5.5JJ-14 styled steel
                        5.5JJ-14 aluminum alloy (optional)
 Tires                  P185/60R14 82H steel-belted radials
 Fuel capacity          9.9 gallons (45.0 litres)
 Curb weight            2105 pounds (955kg)
 
 Dimensions inches (mm)
 Wheelbase               89.2 (2265)  Track: front/rear 55.5/56.2 (1409/1427) 
 Length                 155.4 (3947)  Headroom 37.1 (942)
 Width                   65.9 (1674)  Legroom 42.7 (1084)
 Height                  48.2 (1224)  Shoulder room 50.4 (1280) 
 Exterior/Interior colours
 Classic Red/Black
 Mariner Blue/Black
 Crystal White/Black
 MOT Mileage Estimates
 5-speed                 City: 29 MPG; 9.7L/100km
                         Highway: 40 MPG; 7.1L/100km
 
 Mechanical Features
  16L DOHC 16-valve engine                                          S
 
 Sport-tuned stainless exhaust system with tubular header          S 
 
 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive                                S 
 
 Power Plant Frame (PPF)                                           S
 
 Rear-wheel drive                                                  S
 
 Rack-and-pinion steering                                          S
 
 Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes                                        S 
 
 
 Exterior  Features
 
 14-inch styled steel wheels with bright center caps                       S 
 
 P185/60HR14 steel-belted radial tires                                     S
 
 Dual colour-keyed outside rearview mirrors                                S 
 
 2-speed windshield wipers with intermittent and 1-wipe features   S 
 
 Tinted glass                                                              S
 
 Retractable halogen headlamps                                             S 
 
 Aluminum hood                                                             S
 
 Manual soft folding top                                           S
 
 Daytime running lights                                                    S
 
 Interior Features
 
 Highback reclining bucket seats                                   S
 
 Black cloth upholstery                                                    S 
 
 Loop-pile carpeting                                                       S
 
 Full center console with lockable storage compartment                     S        
 
 Lockable glove box                                                        S
 
 Map pocket on back of passenger's seat                                    S 
 
 Remote fuel-filler door  release                                  S 
 
 Day/night rearview mirror                                         S
 
 Double-fold sun visors with passenger's vanity mirror                     S 
 
 Two dashboard-mounted courtesy lights                                     S 
 
 8000-rpm tachometer with 7000-rpm redline                         S 
 
 220-kph speedometer                                                       S
 
 Resettable trip odometer                                          S
 
 Gauges for engine coolant temperature, oil presure, and fuel level        S
 
 3-spoke steering wheel with soft rim                                      S 
 
 Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower and side-window demisters            S 
 
 AM/FM stereo ETR w/cassette 2-speaker radio                               S
 
 Compact spare tire                                                        S
 
 
 
 Options and Accessories
 
 Power-assisted steering                                           O
 
 Aluminum alloy wheels                                                     O
 
 Removable hartop with glass window (Classic Red only)                     O
 
 Air conditioning                                                  A
 
 Protective front mask                                                     A
 
 Rear spoiler                                                              A
 
 Front air dam, rear spoiler, and skirt                                    A 
 
 Decklid-mounted luggage rack (available in black or chrome)               A 
 
 Vinyl tonneau cover                                                       A
 
 Front air dam                                                             A
 
 Rear valance                                                              A
 
 S: Standard        O: Optional     A: Dealer-installed accessory


 
 
 1994-1997
 
 
 SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
 
 
 
 Engine
 
 
  Type                    In-line 4-cylinder
 
 Valve gear              DOHC 16-valve
 
 Displacement            1.8 liters (1839 cc)
 
 Bore and stroke         3.27 x 3.35 inches
 
 Compression ration      9.0:1
 
 Horsepower, SAE net     128 @ 6500 rpm
 
 Torque, SAE net lb.-ft. 110 @ 5500 rpm
 
 Fuel system             Multi-port electronic fuel 
                         injection
 
 Ignition system         Breakerless electronic
 
 
 
 
 
 Transmission
 
 
  Type:   5-speed manual with overdrive
         4-speed electronically controlled
         automatic with overdrive, lockup 
         torque converter and Hold mode optional
 
 
 
 
 
 Dimensions (inches)
 
 
  Wheelbase               89.2
 Length                  155.4
 Width                   65.9
 Height                  48.2
 Track: front/rear       55.5/56.2
 Headroom                37.1
 Legroom                 42.7
 Shoulder room           50.4
 
 
 
 
 
 EPA Mileage Estimates (mpg)
 
 
  Manual transmission             23 city, 29 highway
 Automatic transmission          22 city, 28 highway
 
 
 
 

 
 
 Chassis
 
 
 
  Frame
      
       Unit body
      
 
 Suspension
      
       Fully independent, double-wishbone type with
           coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and
           front and rear stabilizer bars
      
 
 Steering
      
       Rack-and-pinion type
      
 Engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist (optional)
      
 Steering ratio: 18.0:1 (15.0:1 power assist)
      
 Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.3 (2.8 power assist)
      
 Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb: 30.0 feet
      
 
 Brakes
      
       Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
      
 10.0-inch ventilated front discs and 9.9-inch rear discs
      
 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (optional)
      
 
 Tires
      
       P185/60R14 82H steel-belted radials
      
 
 Fuel capacity
      
       12.7 gallons
      
 
 Curb weight
      
       2293 pounds; 2359 (automatic transmission)
      
 
 
 
 
 
 Standard Features
 
 
 
  1.8L DOHC 16-valve engine with multi-port electronic fuel injection
 
 Sport-tuned exhaust system with stainless steel tubular header
 
 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive
 
 Power Plant Frame (PPF)
 
 Rack-and-pinion steering
 
 Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
 
 14-inch styled steel wheels with bright center caps
 
 Dual body-color mirrors
 
 2-speed windshield wipers with intermittent and one-wipe features
 
 Lockable glove box
 
 Resettable trip odometer
 
 Black cloth upholstery
 
 Map pockets on doors and back of passenger's seat
 
 Full center console with lockable storage compartment, plus
 removable dual cup holder
 
 Remote fuel-door and trunk releases
 
 3-point safety belts for both occupants
 
 Driver's- and passenger's-side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)*
 
 AM/FM/cassette stereo with integral digital clock and anti-theft coding
 
 
 
 
 
 Option Packages
 
 
 Popular Equipment Package: Power-assisted steering, leather-wrapped
 steering wheel, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, Torsen
 limited-slip rear differential (requires manual transmission),
 head-restraint speakers, cruise control, power windows and automatic
 power antenna
 
 Leather Package: Popular Equipment Package items, plus tan interior
 with leather seating surfaces** and tan vinyl top.
 

 R Package (requires manual transmission): Sport suspension with
 Bilstein shock absorbers, rear spoiler, front air dam, rear skirt,
 aluminum alloy wheels and Torsen limited-slip rear differential.
 

 
  
 ** Seats upholstered in leather except for vinyl on rear side of
 seatbacks and other minor areas.
 

 
 
 

 
 
 Optional Features
 
 
 
  Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
 
 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, lockup torque
 converter and Hold mode
 
 Removable hardtop with rear window defroster
 
 Air conditioning
 
 Mazda Sensory Sound System (MSSS) with full-featured compact
 disc player
 
 
 
 
 
 Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
  Classic Red
 
 Brilliant Black
 
 Laguna Blue Metallic
 
 White
 
 Montego Blue Mica*
 
 
 
 Color Combinations
 
 (Interior/Exterior) 

 (Black/All exterior colors) 

 (Tan Leather**/All exterior colors)
 
 
 *  Delayed availability on some models. 

 ** Available only with Leather Package.
 

 
 
 

 
 
 Accessories
 
 
 Now that you've chosen the car you really want, why not make it
 uniquely yours with Genuine Mazda Accessories?  See your Mazda Dealer
 today and discover how easy it is to personalize, protect and enhance
 your new 1995 Miata with Genuine Mazda Accessories.
 
 Genuine Mazda Accessories installed by a Mazda Dealer prior to or at
 the time of initial vehicle retail delivery also come with the Mazda
 36-month/50,000-mile warranty.  See your Mazda Dealer for details.
 

 Hardtop: Turn your Miata into a gorgeous coupe with the all-weather
 versatility of this custom hardtop.  Includes mounting hardware.
 

 Rear Wing:  Sporty rear wing in select body colors adds to the style
 of your Miata.
 

 Compact Disc Player:  The concert quality, full-featured sound system
 adds to the over-all enjoyment of owning a Mazda MX-5 Miata.
 

 Other Genuine Mazda Accessories available include: Front Mask, Front
 Air Dam, Rear Skirt, Rear Spoiler, Car Cover, Mud Guards, Tonneau
 Cover, Chrome Scuff Plates and more.
 

 

 
 
 
 1999-2000

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