2005 MAZDA SPEED MX-5 Miata MECHANICAL FEATURES
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
Denso air-to-air intercooler
Eurospec fresh air duct
Variable intake control system
EXHAUST
Enhanced exhaust sound and pre-silencer capacity with large exhaust tip
DRIVETRAIN
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual overdrive transmission
Short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
Power Plant Frame (PPF)
STEERING
Rack and pinion
Engine-speed-sensing variable power assist
Optimized steering rack stroke (reduced from 60.5mm to 53.2mm)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Independent double-wishbone
Gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers with revised valving
MAZDASPEED tuning
23mm red-painted stabilizer bar
Silver painted front suspension tower brace
REAR SUSPENSION
Independent double-wishbone suspension
Gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers with revised valving
MAZDASPEED tuning
14mm red-painted stabilizer bar
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