1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base specs & colors

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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

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Key specs

2-door
2 seats
133.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
155.4" length, 48.2" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

No colors available

Packages

BASE VEHICLE ONLY

$0

Starting MSRP
PWR STEERING PKG

$300

Starting MSRP
- wheel trim rings

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas I4
MPG: 23 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower: 133 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 9.9 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 70

Engine

Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 1.8L/112
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 133 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 114 @ 5000
Transmission Options: M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 23 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 5.64 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 2
Passenger Volume: 46 ft³
Front Head Room: 37 in
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Front Shoulder Room: 50 in
Front Hip Room: 52 in
Second Head Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Hip Room: N/A
Wheelbase: 89 in
Length, Overall: 155 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 66 in
Height, Overall: 48 in
Track Width, Front: 56 in
Track Width, Rear: 56 in
Min Ground Clearance: 5 in
Liftover Height: N/A
Trunk Volume: 4 ft³

Steering

Steering Type: Manual Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 30 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P185/60HR14
Rear Tire Size: P185/60HR14
Spare Tire Size: T117/70D14
Front Wheel Size: 14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 14 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size: 14 x 4 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 2,293 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 13 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A

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