How do I get more power from my MX-5?
Make your car lighter There are many things that you can do in order to decrease the weight of your MX-5. Replace your old seats with a set of seats that weight less. Get lighter wheels and tires. Change metal components with carbon fiber, etc.
Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata a hard top car?
In hard top form with proper winter tires, this really is quite a capable all-weather car. (If you’re wondering why the accompanying photos don’t look much like Michigan, it’s because Damon and Brad shot a similar car in their native habitat of Northern California.)
Can a Mazda have a retractable hard top?
The original soft-top is still there of course, but Mazda added the option of a retractable hard top. Normally, I consider these to be a nightmare. First off all, no car with a back seat should ever have a retractable hard top, because they just make the proportions look horrible.
What kind of engine does the new Miata have?
Perhaps the next-gen Miata will adopt the turbocharging and direct injection technology from the MazdaSpeed 3 and 6. A 1.4L four with GTDI will put out similar peak power (witness VW’s 170hp 1.4L TSI engines) with a much fatter torque curve.
How does a retractable hard top work on a Miata?
In open form, it’s indistinguishable from the soft-top version. After starting the engine, you still have to manually release the latch at the windshield header and then hold the switch for about 20 seconds as the tonneau lifts, the top retracts and then the tonneau drops back down.
Is the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good car?
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How big is the Mazda MX 5 hardtop?
It has a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine, red exterior and tan leather interior. It features power retractable hard top, Bose audio system, 17 inch alloy wheels, dual power remote door mirrors … and Dimensions Compression ratio : 10.80 to 1 Engine horsepower : 158hp @ 6,700RPM Front headroom : 950mm (37.4″) Turning radius : 4.7m (15…
Is the Mazda MX-5 retractable hard top a nightmare?
Absolutely perfect. For 2007, Mazda messed with the formula for the first time in nearly two decades. The original soft-top is still there of course, but Mazda added the option of a retractable hard top. Normally, I consider these to be a nightmare.
What kind of seats does a Mazda MX 5 have?
MX – 5 Miata Grand Touring trim. Heated Leather Seats, Convertible Hardtop, Multi-CD Changer, Aluminum Wheels, Premium Sound System, ” Miata is still unequaled when it comes to overall driving enjoyment and refinement.”