MSRP * Miata Miata LS
* MSRP does not include emissions, state and local taxes or destination charges. $21,800 $24,600
MECHANICAL Miata Miata LS
1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 VVT engine w/ multi-port fuel injection S S
Sport-tuned exhaust system S S
6-speed manual transmission w/NARDI® leather-wrapped shift knob --- O
5-speed manual transmission w/overdrive S S
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission O O
Dual airbags w/ passenger side deactivation switch S S
Rack-and-pinion steering S S
Front and rear stabilizer bars S S
4-wheel double wishbone suspension S S
Power-assist 4-wheel disc brakes S S
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) --- O
Power plant frame (PPF) S S
Power steering S S
Power steering delete (special order only) O ---
Shock tower brace P S
Torsen® Limited Slip Differential: not available for AT model O/P S
Sport suspension w/ Bilstein shock absorbers P P
Antitheft engine immobilizer S S
AM/FM CD player plus 2-speakers S S
Cassette player O O
In-Dash 6-CD Changer O O
Door-mounted tweeter speakers P S
Bose® audio system with speed sensing auto volume control function --- S
CFC-free air conditioning S S

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EXTERIOR Miata Miata LS
15-inch alloy wheels w/ locks S ---
16-inch alloy wheels w/ locks P S
195/50R15 V-rated Toyo tires S ---
205/45R16 W-rated Bridgestone tires P S
Intermittent windshield wipers S S
Dual body-color mirrors S S
Body-color door handles S S
Aluminum hood S S
Headlights: multi reflector halogen and projector S S
Rear glass window w/ defogger S S
Tinted glass S S
Manual black vinyl convertible top and boot cover S ---
Manual tan vinyl convertible top and boot cover --- S
Detachable body-color hardtop O O
Power antenna S S
Front fog lights S S
Mud guards O O
Perimeter Alarm with Shock Sensor O O
Rear spoiler O O

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INTERIOR Miata Miata LS
Seats & trim
Reclining high back bucket seats S S
Black cloth upholstery S ---
Tan leather seats --- S
Passenger side seatback pocket S S
Controls
NARDI® leather-wrapped steering wheel w/Mazda marquee S S
Remote trunk and fuel door release S S
Power windows w/driver-side one-touch down function S S
Power mirrors S S
Power door locks w/switch P S
Cruise control P S
Remote keyless entry system w/4 buttons, 2 transmitters, 2-stage unlock P S
Instrument Panel
White meters w/chrome rings S S
8,000 rpm tachometer S S
LCD trip odometer S S
140-mph speedometer S S
Fuel and engine coolant temperature gauges S S
Oil pressure indicator S S
Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower S S
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
Sunvisors, w/ passenger side vanity mirror S S
Day/night rear view mirror S S
Cigar lighter and ashtray S S
Trunk room light combined w/ license plate lamp (rear, when lights are on) S S
Internal trunk release system S S
Dual airbags w/ passenger-side deactivation switch* S S
Emergency locking retractor safety belts S S
Seat belt pretensioner w/force limiter S S
Chrome inner handles --- S
Molded door trim w/ armrests and pockets S S
Side window demisters S S
WindblockerTM antidraft panel w/ integral storage pouch S S
Full carpeting S S
Carpeted floor mats S S
Console
Lockable glove compartment S S
Full center console w/ lockable storage compartment and dual cup holders S S

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SPECIFICATIONS Miata Miata LS
ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL
Engine Type 1.8 L DOHC 16-valve I-4 with Variable Valve Timing
Horsepower, SAE net 142 @ 7000
Torque, SAE net 125 @ 5500
Redline 7,000 RPM
Displacement 1839 cc
Bore x Stroke 3.27 X 3.35 in.
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Exhaust Manifold Steel headers
Fuel System Multi-point electronic fuel injection
Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded
Minimum Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Block Iron
Cylinder Heads Aluminum alloy
DRIVETRAIN
Type Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission 6MT/5MT/4EC-AT
Ratios (:1)  
1st 3.760/3.136/2.450
2nd 2.269/1.888/1.450
3rd 1.645/1.330/1.000
4th 1.257/1.000/0.730
5th 1.000/0.814
6th 0.843
Final Drive 3.909/4.300/4.100
CHASSIS  
Body Type Monocoque
Bumper Certification 2.5 mph
Front/Rear Suspension Independent Double Wishbone w/coil springs, stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Gas Filled
Steering Type Rack-and-pinion
Power Assist Engine-rpm sensing; variable power assist
Ratio 15.1
Steering Wheel Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.7
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb 30.2 ft.
Braking System Power assist w/dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
Front Ventilated disc: 10.0 inch for 15" wheel and 10.6 inch for 16" wheel
Rear Solid disc: 9.9 inch for 15" wheel and 10.9 inch for 16" wheel
ABS Option
Parking Brake Mechanical on rear wheels
Wheels 6JJ-15 aluminum alloy wheels (Miata)
6 1/2JJ-16 aluminum alloy wheels (STD Miata LS, option Miata)
Tires 195/50 R15 82V high performance (STD Miata)
205/45R16 83W high performance (STD Miata LS, option Miata)
Inflation Front/Rear 26 psi/26 psi
CAPACITIES  
Crankcase 4 qt.
Cooling System 6.0l
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal.
Washer Tank 1.6 qt. (1.5 l)
FUEL ECONOMY (estimated)
EPA Mileage, City/Highway 5MT: 23/28, 6MT: 23/28, 4AT: 22/28

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DIMENSIONS (inches)
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase 89.2
Track, Front 55.7
Track, Rear 56.7
Length w/o Fr. license plate holder 155.7
Width 66
Height 48.35
Weight, lb. (5MT/4AT/6MT) 2387/2429/2447
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room 37.1
Leg Room 42.75
Shoulder Room 49.7
Cargo Volume 144L (5.1 cu. ft.)
OTHER
Minimum Ground Clearance (laden) 4.0 in.
Weight Distribution % front/rear 50/50
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) (top up) 0.37
Frontal Area 22.3 sq. ft.

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OPTIONS & OPTION PACKAGES Miata Miata LS
6-speed manual transmission with leather-wrapped NARDI™ shift knob - O
4-speed automatic transmission (Miata LS requires ABS) O O
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) - O
Torsen® limited-slip differential (manual transmission only) O/P S
Mud guards, front and rear O/A O/A
Body-color detachable hardtop with rear window defogger O/A O/A
Body-color rear lip spoiler O/A O/A
Chrome fuel-filler door O/A O/A
In-Dash 6-disc CD changer O/A O/A
Auto-reverse cassette player O/A O/A
Suspension Package- Miata (manual transmission only): Sport suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers; front strut-tower brace; Torsen® limited-slip differential; 16-inch alloy wheels with wheel locks and P205/45R16W-rated high-performance tires O -
Suspension Package- Miata LS (requires 6-speed manual transmission): Sport suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers - O
Appearance Package 1: large front air dam, side sill extensions and rear mud guards O/A O/A
Appearance Package 2: Small side sill extensions and rear mud guards O/A O/A
Convenience Package: door-mounted tweeters; power door locks; cruise control O S

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BLACK CLOTH TAN* LEATHER
Pure White S S
Brilliant Black S S
Classic Red S S
Midnight Blue Mica S S
Sunlight Silver Metallic S S
Emerald Mica S S
Crystal Blue Metallic S S
* Tan leather available w/Miata LS only

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