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Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA)
#55 • Japan • 1989 - 1997 • Bestseller & Volksheld

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA)

The Best-Selling Two-Seat Sports Car in History

Der Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 1.6L / 1.8L DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 und einer Leistung von 116 - 133 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

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Wichtige Höhepunkte

  • Over 1.2 million Miatas sold, certified by Guinness World Records
  • Adorable pop-up headlights and 'Jinba Ittai' (horse and rider as one) philosophy
  • The world's benchmark for lightweight, affordable rear-wheel-drive driving joy

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) (1989 - 1997) represents a watershed moment for Mazda and the automotive industry. Engineered in Japan during the 1980s-1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 1.6L / 1.8L DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 paired with a 5-speed short-throw manual allowed it to reach 195 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (8.3s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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