8,063 Original Miles
Manual Transmission
1.6L DOHC Inline 4
116 hp @ 6500 rpm*
100 lb/ft torque @ 5500 rpm*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 8.9 seconds
Top Speed: 116 MPH
*Base Price in 1991: $19,249 (SE)
*Seller Asking:
$18,800
Fast Facts:
- Near 50/50 weight distribution. Aluminum hood, 14″ aluminum wheels, lightweight battery and more contribute to a <2200 lb weight. The rigid chassis structure was designed using Mazda's Dynamic Modal Analysis software, which allowed engineers to analyze stress at 8900 body points resulting in a "frame so strong, even a roof would not improve its rigidity" - Mazda
- The Bridgestone SF-325 tires are specially designed for the Miata. Predictability was a priority over maximum grip, which is why these tires have soft sidewalls and soft tread. The Potenza RE-71 (used on the RX-7 at the time) was considered, but engineers didn’t feel they fit the Miata, citing a sudden loss of grip when pushed to its limits
- Features Mazda’s rear wheel toe control to improve tire contact during hard cornering (it self-corrects its geometry during high lateral g loads)
- Utilizes Mazda’s Power Plant Frame (PPF) which locks the entire powertrain into one rigid unit. Essentially a large aluminum brace that mounts in-line with the driveshaft, connecting the transmission to the rear differential
- There are little “winglets” on the driver side wiper blade that help reduce wind noise in the cockpit
Key Model Year Changes:
- First year of the Special Edition model. Only 4000 made for the U.S. BRG paint only. Feature tan leather seats and tan tonneau cover while retaining a black top. Also includes a Nardi wood shift knob and wood handbrake grip, as well as special badging on the console
- First year of the automatic transmission option
- First year of ABS (as an option)
- The following year (1992) featured a new rear subframe brace, remote trunk release, and rear defroster and headliner added to hardtop
- 1994 was the first year of the larger 1.8L engine (replacing the 1.6L)
Seller Notes:
- 2nd owner. Original British Racing Green paint
- 1 of only 4000 Special Edition Miatas in 1991
- Includes the optional matching hard top and original tonneau covers
- ABS option
- Fluids changed, timing belt and water pump replaced, and put on a new set of tires
- Clean title in hand, clean Carfax, no accident history
- Likely one of the lowest mileage examples in the country
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina – UPDATE: ad is no longer available (sold or expired)
UPDATE: ad is no longer available (sold or expired)
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*SAE rated from factory. May not reflect current output
*Performance numbers pulled from reputable automotive road tests
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability
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