Simply refining
conventional technology (and reducing weight) has delivered benefits - on popular economy - tracking site Fuelly, owners of the latest generation MX - 5 are getting 6 - 8mpg more
than their
counterparts in the previous - generation car, while also benefitting from better
performance.
Rotocast A356T6 aluminum cylinder heads that are stronger and handle heat better
than conventional heads Lightweight titanium intake valves and machined connecting rods for reduced reciprocating mass High 10.0:1 compression ratio — for a forced - induction engine — enhances
performance and efficiency and is enabled by direct injection Forged aluminum pistons with unique, stronger structure to ensure strength under high cylinder pressures Stainless steel exhaust headers and an aluminum balancer that are lighter
than their LT1
counterparts Standard dry - sump oiling system with larger cooler capacity
than Z51; used with dual - pressure - control oil pump.