Because the Miata is light (it weighs just 2,220 pounds) and its weight is perfectly balanced (50
percent over the front wheels, 50 percent over the rear), the car is quick, agile and exhilarating to drive.
Not exact matches
The Conti GT chassis and suspension designs carry
over, as does standard all -
wheel drive, but now the torque split is 40
percent front, 60
percent rear, versus 50:50 before, and it's possible for 85
percent or more of torque to be shuffled to either axle.
There's more body roll than I'd expected, considering spring rates are up by 33
percent at the
front and 38
percent out back
over the Focus ST.. But that only enhances the feedback that pours back through to the driver's seat, allowing you to use the weight transfer in combination with the agility and balance created by the all -
wheel - drive system to dissect a corner with confidence and pinpoint accuracy.
of torque (10
percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20
percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts
Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55
front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
front / rear torque split when four -
wheel drive is activated Optional all -
wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil -
over shock, double wishbone
front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
Fuel economy is rated at 33 mph highway for
front -
wheel drive models, which is an 18
percent improvement
over last year.
It is a version of Infiniti FX50 with Moonlight White body colour, matte white exterior color, F1 - inspired carbon fiber
front air dam with white LED running lights, F1 - inspired side skirts and rear air dam, 21 - inch 10 - spoke black - finish aluminum
wheels, dark tinted adaptive headlamps, dark tinted rear tail lamps, satin aluminum door handles, side air vents and exterior trim, carbon fiber rear wing, carbon fiber interior trim, F1 - inspired steering
wheel and suede seating surfaces, unique Sebastian Vettel badging on the side fenders, rear liftgate, interior center console and embroidered
front seats; increased engine power to 420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp), a
front air dam provides increased downforce, 20 millimeters lower ride height, 30
percent improved coefficient of drag
over standard FX.
The combination of suspension lift, remote reservoir shocks, and oversized
wheels and tires yields the Reaper a
wheel travel increase of 25 -
percent over stock at 9.2 - inches in the
front and 11.2 - inches in the rear.