1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

2-Door Conv Base Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Conv Base Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name 2dr Conv Base Auto
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2359
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 46.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 50.4
Front Head Room (in) 37.1
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 51.7
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 155.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.5
Track Width, Front (in) 55.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 89.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.2
Height, Overall (in) 48.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 3.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 12.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 133 @ 6500
Displacement 1.8L/112
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 114 @ 5000
Fuel System MFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.458
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.181
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.458
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.720
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.100
Brakes
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 18.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.3
Steering Type Manual Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 30.0
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P185/60HR14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T117/70D14
Front Tire Size P185/60HR14
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 14 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System...
3-point safety belts
Automatic transmission shift interlock
Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel
Side-impact door beams
Energy-absorbing crumple zones

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Note NO Deductible Free transfer of remaining warranty
Basic Years 3
Warranty Note (per Mazda Owner Services - 1-800-222-5500 choose #4)

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 5.64
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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2-Door Conv Base Automatic
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MSRP
$19,125
MSRP
$19,125
MSRP
$19,125
MSRP
$19,125
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 28 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 29 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 28 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 29 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Horsepower
133 @ 6500
Horsepower
133 @ 6500
Horsepower
133 @ 6500
Horsepower
133 @ 6500
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
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