Mazda Miata MX-5 (Hard top)

Mazda’s new MX-5 with the power of folding hard top is easily the best Miata yet. The MX-5 roadster already has one of the most simple soft top, so i won’t really looking for replacement. It is also the risk with the resulting complexity and weight of that hard top could loosen Miata’s focused reflexes, in fact the hard top does add about 70 pounds of extra weight. But the average driver doesn’t feel any difference in the miata’s performance.

To counter the added weight mazda had to make some changes at their front end and on rear spring. A notable exception in this mazda from the later one was measure interiors, at 70mph with the hard top the mazda is much quieter and more civilized inside. Changing from a cozy hard top to an open top sports car is a simple almost effortless two step task, up or down the whole production takes place in under 12 seconds.

Unbelievably trunk space is not compromised and a hard top MX-5 has a little more overall cargo volume. Thanks to a slightly higher rear deck let. Base price for a miata with the power of attractable top is about 1800$ more as it is similar to soft top miata, with the added comfort, convenience and true convertibility are more than worth it. Thankfully the addition of folding hard top doesn’t noticeably change the MX-5 miata’s character. It is still one of the best roadsters around and its latest version is frankly the best miata yet.

Miata Performance, Engine & Power Specs:

• 1,992 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.4 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder MZR

• Premium unleaded fuel 91

• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 30 and EPA city (mpg): 25

• Multi-point injection fuel system

• 12.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank

• Power: 124 kW, 166 HP SAE @ 6,700 rpm; 140 ft lb, 190 Nm @ 5,000 rpm

Brakes, Suspension & Handling Specs:

• Four-wheel ABS

• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs

• Electronic brake distribution

• Immobilizer

• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

• Tire kit