Where did the Mazda MX 5 get its name?
As the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history, the MX-5 has been marketed globally, with production exceeding one million, as of early 2016. The name “miata” derives from Old High German for “reward”.
What kind of awards does the Mazda MX 5 have?
The MX-5 has won awards, including Wheels Magazine ’s Car of the Year for 1989, 2005 and 2016; Sports Car International ’s “best sports car of the 1990s” and “ten best sports cars of all time”; 2005–2006 Car of the Year Japan; and 2005 Australian Car of the Year. The Miata has also made Car and Driver magazine’s annual 10 Best list 17 times.
What kind of car is the Mazda Roadster?
The convertible is marketed as the Mazda Roadster (マツダ・ロードスター, Matsuda Rōdosutā) or Eunos Roadster (ユーノス・ロードスター, Yūnosu Rōdosutā) in Japan, and as the Mazda MX-5 Miata ( / miˈɑːtə /) in North America, where it is widely known as the Miata .
How much does a Mazda MX 5 weigh?
By 1989, with a definitive model name now chosen, the MX-5 was ready to be introduced to the world as a true lightweight sports car, weighing just 940 kg (2,070 lb).
As the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history, the MX-5 has been marketed globally, with production exceeding one million, as of early 2016. The name “miata” derives from Old High German for “reward”.
What’s the price of a new Mazda Miata?
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a convertible. The 2019 MX-5 Miata starts at $25,730 (MSRP), with a destination charge of $895.
The MX-5 has won awards, including Wheels Magazine ’s Car of the Year for 1989, 2005 and 2016; Sports Car International ’s “best sports car of the 1990s” and “ten best sports cars of all time”; 2005–2006 Car of the Year Japan; and 2005 Australian Car of the Year. The Miata has also made Car and Driver magazine’s annual 10 Best list 17 times.
By 1989, with a definitive model name now chosen, the MX-5 was ready to be introduced to the world as a true lightweight sports car, weighing just 940 kg (2,070 lb).