CAR SPECIFICATIONS - MAZDA MIATA 1997
| Vehicle Identification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vin Plate | Left dash, seen through windshield | |
| Exterior Colors | Classic Red (SU), White (PT), Brilliant Black (PZ), Montego Blue Mica (M8), Marina Green Mica (13C) - M Edition only, Twilight Blue (2K) - Limited 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 | |
| Touring Package | Power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels with locks and door map pockets | |
| Popular Equipment Package | Touring Package items, plus Torsen limited-slip (manual transmission only), rear subframe brace rods, headrest speakers, cruise control and power antenna | |
| Leather Package | Popular Equipment Package items, plus tan interior with leather seating surfaces and tan vinyl top | |
| R Package | Sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, rear spoiler, front air dam, rear skirt, alloy wheels with locks, Torsen limited slip differential and rear subframe bracerod (not available with automatic, Montego Blue Mica or other option packages) | |
| M Edition | ||
| Removable Hardtop (option) | With defroster | Shop Miata Hardtop Accessories |
| Perf. Differential (option) | Shop Miata Differential Parts | |
| Automatic Trans (option) | ||
| 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 |