Miata: the 'chick Car' Pulls More Testosterone

'Chick car' - that was the coined name for Mazdaautomaker offered 2 engines - 2.0-litre MZR that
MX-5 Miata. The term means a car intended forproduces 160 horsepower and 188 Nm of torque;
women. Another reason is that most Miataand a new 1.8 MZR, generating 126 horsepower
owners are women. However, the most doableand 167 Nm, torque. The latter is coupled to a
reason is the car's grace, style and sophistication.5-speed manual transmission.
These factors are the reasons why Miata made itLast July, Mazda unleashed a coupe convertible
big in the auto industry.version of the Miata. Further, included in the brand
The third generation of Miata was produced lastnew Mazda Miata body parts is the 3-piece folding
year. Though Miata appears closely similar to itshardtop. Said new feature added 37 kilograms to
predecessor, the third generation shares nothe weight of the car nonetheless; it is deemed a
components with the previous generation except'wow factor' of Miata. It only takes 11 seconds to
for the side-panel turning-lights incorporated tooperate the retractable hardtop and it does not
cars made available for the European market.seize too much trunk space so loading capabilities
Additionally, OEM and aftermarket Mazda Miataof the car is not compromised.
parts are enhanced and upgraded to perform andMazda Miata is an icon in the affordable drop-top
look better. The 4-wheel double wishbone setupclass. Since its introduction in 1989, Miata has
of the suspension is altered to pave way for aestablished a long-running success. Up until now,
more powerful front wishbone/rear multilink setup.the car is still a big hit in the auto industry. Aside
To improve driveabiity, traction and stabilityfrom a new engine, Miata was also given bigger
controls were added.wheels, and other cutting-edge auto parts.
The automaker enhanced the exterior of the carMiata is also called MX-5, which is macho-sounding.
by utilizing brawny yet clean profile. For the UnitedIt is way far from the traditional 'chick car' stigma
States and Australia, the engine used by Miataattached to Miata. In addition, its new package
was the new 16-valve, 2.0-litre MZR I4, generatingoffers more thrill and escapades, great torque,
170 horsepower and 140 ftlbf of torque. It isand superb road feel. Indeed, it can pull more
mated to a 6-speed manual transmission fortestosterone.
better car performance. For Europe Miatas, the