1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata : 0-60 Time, Quarter Mile, & Specs
0-60 mph
8.7
1/4 mile
16.6
Engine
4 Cyl 1.8 Liter
Drive Type
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Body Style
Convertible
Horsepower
133 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
1997 Percentile *
74%
Above Average
All Time Percentile
29%
Below Average
* You can read about how percentiles are calculated here.
0-60 Time Comparison
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2023
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6M
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RWD
|
Convertible
ZERO TO SIXTY
5.4
↑ 3.3
QUARTER MILE
14.2
↑ 2.4
181
HP
151
lb-ft
MX-5 Miata Club
2022
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|
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|
RWD
|
Convertible
ZERO TO SIXTY
5.4
↑ 3.3
QUARTER MILE
14.2
↑ 2.4
181
HP
151
lb-ft
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2021
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|
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RWD
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5.7
↑ 3.0
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14.4
↑ 2.2
181
HP
151
lb-ft
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|
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RWD
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↑ 3.0
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↑ 2.2
181
HP
151
lb-ft
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RWD
|
Convertible
ZERO TO SIXTY
5.7
↑ 3.0
QUARTER MILE
14.4
↑ 2.2
181
HP
151
lb-ft
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|
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RWD
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Convertible
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↑ 2.7
QUARTER MILE
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↑ 2.0
155
HP
148
lb-ft
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|
6A
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RWD
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Convertible
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QUARTER MILE
15.2
↑ 1.4
155
HP
148
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