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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$21,180 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.9 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
142 hp

Power

125 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,387 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Mazda

Model:

MX-5 Miata

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$21,180

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,387 lbs

Length:

155.7 in.

Width:

66 in.

Height:

48.4 in.

Wheelbase:

89.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

23 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

12.7 gal. / 330 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

142 hp @ 7,000 rpm

Torque:

125 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.84 sec

0-60 mph:

8.21 sec

0-100 mph:

22.57 sec

Top Speed:

128 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.31 sec @ 70 mph

¼ mile:

15.92 sec @ 85.9 mph

½ mile:

25.24 sec @ 104.7 mph

1 mile:

41.12 sec @ 118.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/50VR15

Rear Tires:

P195/50VR15

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.3

Gear Ratios

1: 2.45

2: 1.45

3: 1

4: 0.73

5: 0.81

R: 2.22

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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