Mechanical Features
 Exterior Features
 Interior Features
 Specifications
 Dimensions
 Options & Option Packages
 Color Combinations
 Warranty

 

MSRP * Miata Miata LS Miata SE
* MSRP does not include emissions, state and local taxes or destination charges. $20,545 $23,545 $25,055


MECHANICAL FEATURES Miata Miata LS Miata SE
1.8L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine S S S
5-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter S S -
6-speed manual transmission - - S
Torsen® limited-slip differential O/P S S
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable assist S S S
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes S S S
Four-wheel double-wishbone suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers and front and rear stabilier bars S S S
Sport-tuned exhaust system S S S

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EXTERIOR FEATURES Miata Miata LS Miata SE
14-inch alloy wheeles with wheel locks, P185/60R14 H-rated high-performance radial tires S - -
15-inch alloy wheels with wheel locks, P195/50R15 V-rated Michelin high-performance radial tires P S S
Polished Alloy Wheels - - S
Front fog lights S S S
Manual vinyl convertible top with vinyl boot cover (black on Miata, tan on Miata LS, beige on Miata SE) S S S
Glass rear window with defogger S S S
Dual body-color power remote mirrors; 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers S S S
Power antenna S S S
Free-surface reflector halogen headlights S S S

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INTERIOR FEATURES Miata Miata LS Miata SE
Dual 2nd-generation front air bags with passenger-side deactivation switch* S S S
3-point lap/shoulder safety belts with tension limiters S S S
Reclining bucket seats S S S
Black cloth upholstery S - -
Tan leather-trimmed upholstery** - S -
Beige leather-trimmed upholstery** - - S
Carpeted floor mats S S S
Lockable center console storage and glove compartment; map pockets on doors; dual cup holders S S S
Air Conditioning S S S
Windblocker™ antidraft panel with integral storage pouch S S S
Power windows S S S
Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking (driver's door only/both doors) P S S
Remote trunk-lid and fuel-door releases S S S
Courtesy light on windshield header; passenger's visor vanity mirror S S S
Full instrumentation including tachometer, coolant-temperature gauge and oil-pressure indicator S S S
3-spoke leather-wrapped NARDI® steering wheel S S -
3-spoke wood NARDI® steering wheel - - S
Cruise control P S S
Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower and side-window demisters S S S
AM/FM/CD stereo with two speakers and digital clock S - -
Bose® AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with four speakers (including door-mounted tweeters) and digital clock - S S

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SPECIFICATIONS  
Engine 1.8L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder Iron block; light-alloy cylinder head
Horsepower, SAE Net @ rpm 140 @ 6500 rpm; 138 @ 6500 rpm (NLEV)
Torque, SAE net lb-ft @ rpm 119 @ 5500 rpm; 117 @ 5000 rpm (NLEV)
Bore and stroke 3.27 x 3.35 inches
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Ignition system Distributorless electronic
Fuel system Multiport electronic fuel injection
Fuel capacity; recommended fuel 12.7 gallons; Regular unleaded gasoline
EPA estimated fuel economy 5 Speed Manual: 25 mpg city; 29 mpg highway
  6 Speed Manual: 24 mpg city; 29 mpg highway
  Auto: 23 mpg city; 28 mpg highway
Steering ratio 15.0:1; 2.7 turns, lock-to-lock
Turning circle 30.2 feet, curb-to-curb
Brakes 10.0-inch ventilated front discs
  9.9-inch solid rear discs

Transmission ratios 5 Speed Manual/6 Speed Manual/Automatic
1st gear 3.136 / 3.760 / 2.450
2nd gear 1.888 / 2.269 / 1.450
3rd gear 1.330 / 1.645 / 1.000
4th gear 1.000 / 1.257 / 0.730
5th gear 0.814 / 1.000 / -
6th gear - / 0.843 / -
Final drive 4.300 / 3.909 / 4.100

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DIMENSIONS (inches)  
Wheelbase/overall length 89.2/155.3
Overall height/width 48.4/66.0
Front/rear Track 55.7/56.7
Headroom 37.1
Legroom 42.8
Shoulder room 49.7
Cargo volume 5.1 cubic feet
Curb weight (manual/automatic) 2,332/2,381 lb

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OPTIONS & OPTION PACKAGES Miata Miata LS Miata SE
Automatic transmission O O -
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) - O 0
Torsen® limited-slip differential O/P S S
Body-color detachable hardtop with rear window defogger O O 0
Auto-reverse cassette player O S S
Convenience Package: door-mounted tweeters; power door locks; cruise control O S S
Suspension Package: Bilstein® shock absorbers; front strut-tower brace; Torsen® limited-slip differential (Std. on Miata LS); 15-inch alloy wheels with wheel locks and 195/50R15 V-rated Michelin tires (Std. on Miata LS) O O -
Appearance Package: Front air dam; side sill extensions; rear mud guards O S S

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COLOR COMBINATIONS Miata Miata LS Miata SE
Classic Red Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Brilliant Black Black Cloth Tan Leather -
White Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Emerald Mica Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Highlight Silver Metallic Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Evolution Orange Mica Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Twilight Blue Mica Black Cloth Tan Leather -
Mahogany Mica - - Beige Leather

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WARRANTY
Mazda warrants that the Mazda vehicle will be free of defects with normal use and prescribed maintenance for 36 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, or Mazda will repair any problem without charge. Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement and certain other items are excluded. This transferable "limited warranty" is included on all new 2000 Mazda vehicles sold and serviced in the United States.
Complement the limited warranty on your new vehicle with the Mazda Extended Protection Plan, the only service agreement backed by Mazda. See your Mazda Dealer for details.

 

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