CAR SPECIFICATIONS - MAZDA MIATA 1996
| Vehicle Identification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vin Plate | Left dash, seen through windshield | |
| Exterior Colors | Classic Red (SU), White (PT), Brilliant Black (PZ), Montego Blue Mica (M8), Starlight Mica (A5) - M Edition only | Shop Miata Exterior Parts |
| Interior Color | Black, Tan | Shop Miata Interior Parts |
| Factory Options | ||
| Base Model | Manual steering, 14-inch steel wheels, no radio | |
| Power Steering Package | Power-assisted steering with wheel trim rings | |
| Popular Equipment Package | Rear Subframe bracerod, power-assisted steering, leather wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels with locks, Torsen limited-slip diff (manual trans only), headrest speakers, cruise control, power windows and power antenna | |
| Leather Package | PEP plus tan interior with leather seating surfaces and tan vinyl top | |
| R Package | (manual trans only), sport suspenion with Bilstein shock absorbers, rear spoiler, front air dam, rear skirt, alloy wheels with locks, Torsen limited slip diff, rear subframe bracerods | |
| M Edition | Marina Green Mica paint,15 inch polished 6-spoke alloy wheels with P195/50r15 high performance tires, tan interior and tan vinyl top, Nardi wood shift knob, wood parking brake handle, air conditioning, Torsen limited-slip differential Mazda Premium Sound System with CD player and headrest speakers, M Edition exterior badges, doorsill plates, floor mats and M Edition logo on seatbacks and tachometer. Other options include a removeable hardtop, automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes | |
| STO Limited Edition | "Special Touring Option" includes Twilight Blue paint, the Leather package items plus 15 inch Enkei alloy wheels, stainless steel scuff plates, CD player, rear lip-type spoiler and a Nardi shift knob. This car also comes with special STO badging on the interior and floormats. Other options include a removeable hardtop, automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes | |
| Removable Hardtop (option) | With defroster | Shop Miata Hardtop Accessories |
| Perf. Differential (option) | Shop Miata Differential Parts | |
| Automatic Trans (option) | With lockup torque converter, and hold mode | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (option) | Shop Miata Brakes | |
| Vehicle | ||
| Length | 155.4 in (2270 mm) | |
| Width | 65.9 in (1670 mm) | |
| Height | 48.2 in (1220 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 89.2 in (2270 mm) | |
| Curb weight | 2100 lbs (940 kg) | |
| Chassis Type | Unitary steel body, steeland plastic panels | |
| Suspension | Fully independent front and rear, adjustable double-wishbone, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars | Shop Miata Suspension Parts |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, optional engine speed-sensing power steering | Shop Miata Steering Wheels |
| Brakes | Power-assisted discs, dual circuit hydraulics | Shop Miata Brakes |
| Tires | P185/60R14, 82H steel-belted radial | Shop Miata Wheels |
| Engine | ||
| Engine Type | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | Shop Miata Engine Parts |
| Engine Displacement | 1.8L (110 cu in) | Shop Miata Engine Parts |
| Bore | 3.27 in (83 mm) | Shop Miata Engine Parts |
| Stroke | 3.35 in (85 mm) | Shop Miata Engine Parts |
| Compression ratio - Manual | 9.0:1 | Shop Miata Engine Parts |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 133 | Add More Power |
| Torque (SAE net) | 114 | Add More Power |
| Fuel System | Multi-port electronic fuel injection | Shop Miata Fuel Parts |
| Ignition System | Electronic | Shop Miata Ignition Parts |
| Control System | Full ECU control system | |
| Oil Pressure at 1,000 rpm | 15-28 psi | Shop Miata Oil System Parts |
| Oil Pressure at 3,000 rpm | 43-56 psi | Shop Miata Oil System Parts |
| Ignition Timing | 10? +/- 1? | Shop Miata Ignition Parts |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator Pressure | 38-46 psi | |
| Spark Plugs | NGK BKR5E-11 | Shop Miata Spark Plugs |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Coil Order | 4-1-2-3 | Shop Miata Coil Packs |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
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| Gear Ratios (Manual) | 1st - 3.136:1 2nd - 1.888:1 3rd - 1.330:1 4th - 1.000:1 5th - 0.814:1 |
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| Gear Ratios (Auto) | 1st - 2.841:1 2nd - 1.458:1 3rd - 1.000:1 4th - 0.720:1 |
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| Capacities | ||
| Engine Oil | 3.8 US quart (3.6L); with filter 4.0 US quart (3.75 L) | Shop Miata Engine Oil |
| Engine Oil Weight | 10W-30 | Shop Miata Engine Oil |
| Manual Trans. Fluid | 2.1 US quart (2.0 L) | Shop Miata Transmission Fluid |
| Trans. Fluid Weight | 80W-90 | Shop Miata Transmission Fluid |
| Auto Trans. Fluid (pan) | 4.2 US quart (4.0L) | |
| Auto Trans. Fluid Weight | Dexron II or M-III | |
| Rear Diff. Fluid | 1.06 US quart (1.0L) | Shop Miata Rear Differential Fluid |
| Coolant | 6.3 US quart (6.0 L) | Shop Miata Cooling Parts |
| Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid | DOT-3 or DOT-4 | Shop Miata Brake Fluid |
| Fuel Tank | 12.7 gal | Shop Miata Fuel Parts |