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In the
10 years of its life, the Miata has become
a modern classic. A traditional droptop
sports car that appeared when the world
had written off such
two-seaters.
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The Miata proved
that the concept had plenty of legs, provided it
was properly executed and priced attractively.This
second-generation Miata follows
the groundwork laid by the original. Its price is
30 to 50 percent lower than those of the cadre of
German sports cars it spawned. More important, this
Miata retains the light-footed nimbleness that we
expect from its compact size and light
weight.
You never break a
sweat getting the Miata to do your bidding. Its
controls are so light, so responsive, and so direct
that your thoughts are turned into motion as if by
magic, and you yearn to drive the Miata for the
unadulterated pleasure of it.
That it delivers
such satisfaction without requiring a fortune to
own -- or to maintain -- has ensured that plenty of
enthusiasts will partake of its charms. We are
delighted to declare ourselves among
them.
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Vehicle
Type:
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front-engine,
rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door
roadster
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Base
Price:
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$20,220
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Engine
Type:
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DOHC
16-valve 1.8-liter 4-in-line
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Power(SAE
net):
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140
bhp @ 6500 rpm
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Transmission:
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5-speed
manual, 4-speed auto
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Wheelbase:
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89.2
in.
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Length:
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155.3
in
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Curb
Weight:
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2250-2300
lb
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EPA
fuel economy, city driving:
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22-23
mpg
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