The heart of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 remains a highly-responsive MZR-series 2.0-liter powerplant making 167-horsepower (158 for automatic transmission-equipped models). The MZR is light and compact, featuring chain-driven double overhead camshafts, a lightweight flywheel, variable intake valve timing, electronically controlled port fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition.
The sophisticated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine gives strong performance, has an inspiring exhaust note, and most important of all, is tremendously responsive. It reacts to driver commands with lightning-quick reflexes, and offers progressive power delivery. Such linearity is the key to all of the Mazda MX-5′s driving controls.
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The 2011 Mazda MX-5’s fun and modern exterior design retains the iconic feel of the earlier generation MX-5 Miatas while simultaneously moving it into the future. The body is shaped to make the cockpit the widest portion of the car, delivering a roomier, safer design that still expresses the compact look of a lightweight sports car.
The Mazda MX-5 interior design theme balances comfortable snugness below shoulder level with openness above, to give the impression of riding in open air.
The T-shaped instrument panel is consistent with Mazda design-DNA while the center console accentuates the backbone of the car. Strong horizontal and vertical theme lines connote rigidity and sports car capability. The black center stack is as simple and functional as possible. The arched hood over the instrument cluster and four circular vents are part of the 2011 Mazda MX-5′s cabin identity
Specification
2011 MX-5 Miata Sport Touring Grand Touring
Engine
Engine type MZR 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT
Horsepower
- Manual transmission 167 hp @ 7000 rpm
- Automatic transmission 158 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque 140 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline
- Manual transmission 7200 rpm
- Automatic transmission 6700 rpm
Displacement (cc) 1999
Bore x stroke (mm) 87.5 x 83.1
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Fuel system Electronically controlled multiport fuel injection with tuned air intake
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded
Valve train Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder with variable intake valve timing (VVT)
Ignition system Direct coil-on-plug electronic ignition with platinum-tipped spark plugs
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy
Crankshaft Forged steel
Connecting rods Forged steel
Emission control type (Fed/Cal) Tier2 - BIN5 / LEV-II ULEV
Fuel Economy
Manual transmission (city/hwy)‡ 22/28 21/28
Automatic transmission (city/hwy)‡ 21/28
Drivetrain
Type Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Manual transmission 5-speed with
short-throw shifter 6-speed close-ratio with
short-throw shifter
Automatic transmission 6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Differential Available torque-sensing limited-slip (manual transmission only)
Chassis
Frame Aluminum Power Plant Frame
Brakes 4-wheel disc
- Front 11.4-inch vented disc
- Rear 11.0-inch solid disc with aluminum brake calipers
- ABS 4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Power assist Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS)
Overall steering ratio 15.0:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.7
Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) 30.8
Suspension 4-wheel independent
- Front Double wishbone, coil springs with stabilizer bar
- Rear Multilink with stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer bar (front) Hollow
- Stabilizer bar (rear) Solid
- Springs Available sport-tuned coil springs
- Front strut tower brace Standard
Shock absorbers Gas-filled, double acting; available Bilstein®
Wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5 17 x 7.0
Tire size P205/50R16 V-speed-rated radial tires P205/45R17 W-speed-rated radial tires
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