The rear-driven Mazda Miata made its debut at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The production version arrived as an early 1990 model, and sales were immediately strong. Only 20,000 examples were expected to go on sale during 1989, followed by an additional 40,000 in 1990. (Mazda sold 35,944 Miatas in the United States in 1990).Powering the little two-door sports car was a dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine delivering 116 horsepower and 100 lbs.-ft of torque. It was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. The Miata came equipped with a driver's-side airbag and an easy-folding manual top. For an additional $1,100, a removable hardtop could be purchased. There were two option packages available, a limited-slip differential, compact-disc player, and a separate air conditioning system.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
Related Reading : Mazda Miata History
With design inspiration from the Lotus Elan, the Mazda Miata is the worlds best-selling sports car. With over 720,000 produced between 1989 and 2005, the production proves Mazda held its title consistently.The history of the Miata is one of interest and success. Unveiled in 1989 as the Eunos Roadser, prior to the name change to the Miata, it was a designed collaboration between the USA....
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Mazda Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
37,119
February 2024
32,705
January 2024
30,279
December 2023
39,518
November 2023
27,715
October 2023
23,504
September 2023
28,031
August 2023
30,174
June 2023
29,786
May 2023
33,262
April 2023
32,351
March 2023
34,778
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