Page 10 of Mazda Mx-5 Miata 2007 Brochure by Mazda USA

vehicle center line it s all about engineering a more exhilarating experience a the mx-5 miata features a near perfect 50:50 weight distribution front to rear including driver to enhance the car s stability and directional response at speed this feature also pays dividends in the form of impressive agility and predictable well-balanced handling b by positioning more of the mx-5 miata s mass including powertrain fuel tank and battery closer to the car s center line mazda engineers created an advantageous lower yaw-inertia moment the result is a sports-car design that s remarkably nimble and far more responsive to a change in direction engine repositioned low central fuel tank position 50:50 a b front axle rear axle when it comes to instantaneously translating your thoughts into meaningful motion the mazda mx-5 miata has few equals and no wonder for starters it s gifted with a front-midship-engine layout to promote more responsive directional control plus a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system that s so quick precise and predictable that it s nearly telepathic out back the mx-5 miata also features a sophisticated multilink rear suspension complemented by gas-filled shocks to enhance rear-wheel traction especially when cornering up front you ll find an advanced double-wishbone front suspension with aluminum alloy control arms and a hollow stabilizer bar to help deliver rapid directional response and tenacious handling consistently linear fade-resistant stops are also a priority thanks to power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes that feature massive 11.4-inch ventilated front discs graded on the most severe curve the mx-5 miata rewards even the most discerning driving enthusiast with a smile-inducing freedom that s impossible to measure with a nearly intuitive responsiveness that s impossible to ignore and with fun-to-drive dynamics that are impossible to forget.

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