2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Road Test Specs

Vehicle

Year Make Model	2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Vehicle Type	RWD 2dr 2-passenger Convertible
Base MSRP	$29,420
Options on test vehicle	Brembo/BBS package ($3,400 - Brembo front brakes, BBS wheels, side sill extensions, rear bumper skirt, advanced keyless entry)
As-tested MSRP	$32,820
Assembly location	Hiroshima, Japan

Configuration	Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type	Naturally aspirated, port-injected, inline-4, gasoline
Displacement (cc/cu-in)	1,998/122
Block/head material	aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain	DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder variable intake-valve timing
Compression ratio (x:1)	13
Redline, indicated (rpm)	6,500
Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm)	6,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)	155 @ 6,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	148 @ 4,600
Fuel type	Premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission type	6-speed Manual
Transmission ratios (x:1)	I: 5.087; II: 2.991; III: 2.035; IV: 1.594; V: 1.286; VI: 1.000; R: 4.696
Final-drive ratio (x:1)	2.866
Differential(s)	Torque-sensing limited slip

Suspension, front	Double-wishbones, coil springs, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear	Independent multilink, coil springs, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar
Steering type	Electric power steering
Steering ratio (x:1)	15.5
Tire make and model	Bridgestone Potenza S001
Tire type	Asymmetrical summer, performance
Tire size	205/45R17 84W
Wheel size	17-by-7 inches front and rear
Wheel material	Painted alloy
Brakes, front	11-in one-piece ventilated with 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes, rear	11-in one-piece solid with single-piston sliding calipers

Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.)	2.1
0-45 mph (sec.)	3.8
0-60 mph (sec.)	6.3
0-75 mph (sec.)	9.2
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)	14.6 @ 93.1
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	6.0
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.)	2.4
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.)	4.3
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.)	6.7
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.)	9.7
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph)	14.9 @ 92.2
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	6.0
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)	27
60-0 mph (ft.)	111
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)	68.5
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON	64.6
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)	0.93
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON	0.93
Sound level @ idle (dB)	49.7
@ Full throttle (dB)	84.3
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)	72.5
@ 70 mph top down (dB)	80.3
Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm)	2,400

Acceleration comments	Likes a lot of wheelspin. High-rpm (4,500-5,000) launches produce best times. Reducing rpm at launch consistently slowed times. Shifter is short-throw and positive. Engine is done making power by 6k and only gets rougher higher than that. Not a drag racer, but I wouldn't expect it to be.
Braking comments	Straight, consistent stops that lengthened initially. Best stop was first. Solid, confident pedal. Longer distance than expected for a light car with relatively sticky rubber.
Handling comments	Poor ESC calibration results in poor slalom speed. Turn it off, however, and there's ample speed left. Lots of body roll makes high-speed transitions more exciting than they need to be. Skid pad: Playful, fun with approachable limits. Good balance with a reasonable sense of where grip limits lie. Could (should?) be sharper, however. Easy to balance on throttle and hold the tail at a moderate slip angle. Very good communication, which has always been a Miata strength.

Test date	5/12/2015
Elevation (ft.)	1,121
Temperature (°F)	59.56
Relative humidity (%)	72.31
Barometric pressure (in. Hg)	28.74
Wind (mph, direction)	3.0, head/cross
Odometer (mi.)	1,102
Fuel used for test	91-octane gasoline
As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi)	29/29

Stereo description	Six-speaker CD player
iPod/digital media compatibility	Standard iPod via USB jack
Satellite radio	Not available
Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb)	Not available
Rear seat video and entertainment	Not available
Bluetooth phone connectivity	Standard
Navigation system	Not available
Telematics (OnStar, etc.)	Not available
Smart entry/Start	Optional
Parking aids	Not available
Blind-spot detection	Not available
Adaptive cruise control	Not available
Lane-departure monitoring	Not available
Collision warning/avoidance	Not available
Night Vision	Not available
Driver coaching display	Not available

Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)	2,332
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.)	2,309
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%)	52.7 / 47.3
Length (in.)	154.1
Width (in.)	68.3
Height (in.)	48.8
Wheelbase (in.)	90.9
Track, front (in.)	58.9
Track, rear (in.)	59.17
Turning circle (ft.)	30.8
Legroom, front (in.)	43.1
Headroom, front (in.)	37.4
Shoulder room, front (in.)	52.2
Seating capacity	2
Trunk volume (cu-ft)	4.59
Trunk volume, top down (cu-ft)	4.59
GVWR (lbs.)	2,745
Ground clearance (in.)	5.3
Convertible top material	Cloth, glass rear window with defroster
Operation type	Manual-operated top and latches,