Under the Hood
The normally aspirated (non-turbo) 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is now available on "i" Touring models, and it comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The optional turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder carries over from the previous model year.
* Standard 161-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 161 pounds-feet of torque
* Optional 244-hp, 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four with 258 pounds-feet of
torque
* Standard five-speed automatic; six-speed auto with turbo engine
* All-wheel drive available with turbo engine
See also:
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
*1 ex factory
CAUTION:
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush.
(2.5-liter engine) The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and
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Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight
distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...