Mazda had created the first Miata with an aim to recreate the magic that the British owned Lotus Motors had created with its 2-door convertibles like the Elan. It wanted to capture the market segment in America, Canada and Europe which wanted a light and maneuverable car which could summon a few hundred ponies at the drop of a hat. The car had a small wheelbase and had simple mechanics while still being modern and beautiful to look at. Its 1.6 litter, inline 4 manual transmission engine could produce 115 bhp power @6500 rpm and 100 ft-lb of torque @5500 rpm. The stick was buttery smooth and perfectly positioned inside the compact cabin which also had ergonomically designed seats.
The latest MX-5 closely resembles its first gen “forefather”. It is now available in 1.5 litter as well as 2.0 liter inline 4 engine specifications and offers both manual and automatic transmission options. It is available in three trim options- the base Sport model, the Club and the top end Grand Touring Model. It can produce 155bhp power @ 6000 rpm and 148ft-lb torque @ 4600 rpm. The car can go from 0 to 60mph in 5.8 seconds and complete 1/4th mile in 14.6 seconds which are very impressive despite not being ballistic.
It also has amazing fuel economy numbers offering 27mpg in the city and 34mpg on highways. The trunk is comparatively smaller than its competitors and stands at 4.6 cu.ft. There are a number of additional packages available that can improve the performance and make it a one of its kind driving experience. You can keep this well-behaved car for as long as you like.
If you want to test drive a 2016 Miata, talk to the agents at Cardinale Mazda today.
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Salinas, California 93907
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