2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Starting MSRP $23,470–$31,225

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Specifications shown for: Sport 2dr Convertible

Engines

See Specs 167-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)  
See Specs 158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 100-amp. alternator  
Standard 325 CCA battery  
(32Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Available Sequential sport shift  
4.10 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/50VR16.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Manual convertible roof  
Windblocker Convertible roof wind blocker  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Black grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Available Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Available Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Available Integrated key/remote  
Standard Sport steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with locking box  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Piano black instrument panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Available Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Available Front fog lights  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Available Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Available Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Driver front-impact airbag  
Standard Cancellable passenger front-impact airbag  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Immobilizer  
Available Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
122 cu.in. Engine displacement  
167-hp @ 7,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
140 lbs.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
10.80 to 1 Compression ratio  
12.7 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
28 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.34 Drag coefficient  
2,480 lbs. Curb weight  
3,078 lbs. GVWR  
157.3" Exterior length  
67.7" Exterior body width  
49.0" Exterior height  
91.7" Wheelbase  
58.7" Front tread  
58.9" Rear tread  
15.4' Turning radius  
4.6" Ground clearance (min.)  
43.1" Front legroom  
37.4" Front headroom  
50.6" Front hiproom  
53.2" Front shoulder room  
5.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
5.3 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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