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The third generation 2006 MX-5 Miata is all-new, sharing not a single component with the car it replaces. Significant key updates include:

- Fresh, modern interior and exterior designs - Slightly larger exterior dimensions - new 2.0-liter MZR engine - advanced front mid-ship layout

The sophisticated new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine s mounted front mid-ship, for ideal handling balance and nimbleness. It is 5.3-inches further back than the second-generation Miata’s. It uses an aluminum block and head for lighter weight and structural rigidity.

The sophisticated new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine s mounted front mid-ship, for ideal handling balance and nimbleness. It is 5.3-inches further back than the second-generation Miata’s. It uses an aluminum block and head for lighter weight and structural rigidity.

Standard equipment is a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission, and a new six-speed manual gearbox is available with close gear ratios.

The MX-5 Miata was conceived primarily for the US market, and throughout its 16-year history, America has always been the biggest market for what has become – easily – the world’s most popular two-seat convertible.

Story by Mazda, edited by Supercars.net