1990 Mazda Miata Specifications

Specifications

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1989 - 1997
Price :	$13,805
Weight :	2100 lbs \| 952.544 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	8.5 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	17.1 seconds.
Top Speed :	188 km/h \| 116.842 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1598 cc \| 97.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	116 BHP (85.376 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Bore :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.40:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Mazda Production for 1990 :	244,720
1990 Mazda Miata
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P :	35,944

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E026000
Summary	CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Mfr Report Date	19890701
NHTSA Campaign ID	92V159000
Summary	A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.
Consequence	THE BUCKLES ON THE HARDTOP HOIST CAN BREAK AND RESULT INTHE HARDTOP FALLING FROM THE HOIST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDINGBENEATH OR NEAR THE HARDTOP WHEN IT FALLS.
Remedy	MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: 3000 HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KITS, BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 1989 ANDJULY 1992, ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TONOTIFY ALL MIATA OWNERS TO LOCATE THESE DEFECTIVE UNITS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1990 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,000
Avg. Household Income :	$28,970
Avg. Home :	$123,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.12
Total Car Production :	9,782,997

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Q: How fast is the 1990 Mazda Miata? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata has a top speed of 188 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1990 Mazda Miata? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata has a wheelbase size of 89.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1990 Mazda Miata? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata has a length of 155.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1990 Mazda Miata? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata has a width of 65.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1990 Mazda Miata cost when new?A: The 1990 Mazda Miata had a base price of approximately $13,805 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1990 Mazda Miata? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata was a Convertible.

Q: How many vehicles did Mazda produce in 1990? A: Mazda produced 244,720 automobiles in 1990.

Q: What engine did the 1990 Mazda Miata have? A: The engine powering the 1990 Mazda Miata was a Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 116 BHP (85.376 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1990 Mazda Miata have? A: The 1990 Mazda Miata had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.