Weight of 2016 Miata Curb Finally is Revealed

    TAMPA, FL, June 16, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- After much anticipation, the Japanese automaker has finally revealed the curb weight of its all-new, next-generation 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (1)

Last year, the manufacturer provided Mazda MX-5 enthusiasts with under-the-hood specs, revealing to the world that its new convertible would feature a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine of SKYACTIV nature, delivering up to 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque to the vehicle's rear wheels. (2) The carmaker also provided customers and journalists with information regarding the style and shape of the convertible, and the size of the wheels, but it was not until this year that, to the delight of fans everywhere, Mazda released the roadster's curb weight. (1)

The automaker nearly reached its goal of shaving 150 pounds off the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, according to Gas2. The vehicle officially weights-in at 2,332-lbs when equipped with the manual transmission, (1) and with the automatic gearbox the roadster's curb weight increases to 2,381-lbs. In comparison, The Truth About Cars says the outgoing 2015 Mazda MX-5 model weights 2,480-lbs with the manual, and 2,542 when paired with the auto. (3)

The new roadster is officially lighter than the sporty Scion FR-S rear-drive model, a sub-brand of Toyota. (3) It is also, according to Gas2, "one of the lightest cars for sale in America." In addition, due to the engine and transmission, it should be a "spirited performer with 150 horses on tap." (1)

Mazda's popular rear-wheel drive convertible remains of one the most fun-to-drive vehicles of its kind ever produced. For details regarding specs, features and availability, visit Ferman Mazda of Brandon. (1)

(1) "2016 Miata Curb Weight Finally Revealed" Gas2. http://gas2.org/2015/03/16/mazda-reveals-official-weight-new-miata/

(2) "Mazda Confirms the MX-5 has 155 Horsepower with Concept's Reveal" Insider Car News. http://www.insidercarnews.com/mazda-confirms-the-mx-5-has-155-horsepo ... ts-reveal/

(3) "2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Curb Weight Figures Revealed" The Truth About Cars. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/03/2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-curb-w ... -revealed/

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