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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


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