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Mazda MX-5 Miata: The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata, or just Miata, as it's more commonly known, comes with a 167-horsepower, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, matched with a standard 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. A 6-speed manual is standard on uplevel trims Touring, Grand Touring and Special Edition models. A 6-speed Sport automatic that includes steering-wheel paddle-shifters is also available.
The engine is mounted rather far back to ensure a good weight balance, and it uses a modern aluminum block with chain-driven overhead camshafts, plus variable intake valve timing for better low- and mid-rev response... |