The 1991 Mazda Miata was a 2-door roadster that had a base price of $14,200. Introduced in early 1990, the car was patterned after the 1960s Lotus Elan and was conceived in the United States at Mazda's design headquarters in California, though it was built and developed in Japan. It made an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show in February of 1989 and was well received. The engine was fitted with hydraulic valve-lash adjusters and a stainless-tuned exhaust header. It could carry the car from zero-to-sixty mph in just 8.6 seconds. The suspension was a fully independent setup with dual wishbones, coil springs, and an anti-roll bar. Disc brakes were at all corners, and standard equipment included a driver's-side airbag and an easy-folding manual top. Mazda offered an optional removable hardtop for an additional $1,100.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
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
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
February 2023
30,639
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