Canadian Miata Specifications - Mark 1B (1996-1997)

Mark 1B (1996-1997)

Engine: 1.8 litre Inline-4 DOHC engine with OBD-II

* 1839cc Displacement
* 9.0:1 Compression ratio
* 133 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
* 114 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm

Manual Tranmissions: 5 speed manual transmission

* 1st 3.136
* 2nd 1.888
* 3rd 1.330
* 4th 1.000
* 5th 0.814
* Reverse 3.758
* Final drive 4.100
* Torsen (type II) Limited Slip Differential available with Leather Package and 1997 LE

Automatic Tranmissions: 4 speed automatic transmission

* 1st 2.458
* 2nd 1.458
* 3rd 1.000
* 4th 0.720
* Reverse 2.400
* Final drive 4.100

Brakes:

* 10.0" diameter ventilated front discs
* 9.88" diameter rear discs
* ABS available with Leather Package

Steering:

* Ratio 15.0:1 power-assisted
* 2.8 turns lock to lock power-assisted

Fuel:

* Regular unleaded (89 octane)
* 48.0 litres capacity
* 10.2L / 100 km (manual) or 10.6L / 100 km (automatic) City
* 7.4L / 100 km (manual) or 7.7L / 100 km (automatic) Highway

Wheels:

* 14 x 6 Alloy
* 15 x 6 Alloy on 1997 LE

Tires:

* 185-60-R14
* 195-50-R15 on 1997 LE

Curb Weight:

* 1996: 1014 kg / 2236 lbs (manual) or 1044 kg / 2302 lbs (automatic)
* 1997: 1014 kg / 2236 lbs (manual) or 1044 kg / 2302 lbs (automatic)