Page 4 of 06 Mazda MX-5 Miata by Mazda USA

It takes more than seductive sheet metal and bucket seats to build a real sports car. And more than hastily configured, off-the-shelf parts to make it agile and responsive. Which is why it only takes one test drive to appreciate the MX-5 Miata's purpose-built design. And the unique, intuitive feeling of oneness that it forges between car and driver. Since weight is every true sports car's enemy, a weight-saving gram-by-gram strategy was implemented to ensure that every key component in the MX-5 Miata was as strong and light as possible. Which is why its larger and more powerful 170-hp engine, hood, trunk lid and even rear brake calipers are all aluminum. And why, without a single extra gram of fat to slow it down, the MX-5 Miata is nearly 400 pounds lighter than some competitors.* C. An ultralight flywheel improves the MX-5 Miata's responsiveness and enhances the engine's free-revving performance. D. Frictionreducing, molybdenum-coated pistons and a high-compression ratio help the MX-5 Miata's new powerplant generate 20% more horsepower than last year's model. A. B. C. D. A. An all-aluminum cylinder block and head ensure the MX-5 Miata's larger, more powerful 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine is both light and strong. B. Variable valve timing, coupled with variable induction, enable the MX-5 Miata to maximize both low-end torque and high-rpm power. *Based on a comparison of 2006 model year roadsters under $25,000.

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