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Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 7000 rpm
    • Average torque: 178 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1064 kg / 2346 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1559 kg / 3438 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 2016 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (205 Nm)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (150 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    1.5 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7000 rpm
      • Average torque: 205 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1061 kg / 2340 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1556 kg / 3431 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (205 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6500 rpm
      • Average torque: 175 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 995 kg / 2194 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1445 kg / 3186 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 1.5 SkyActiv G —6 MT (150 Nm)
  • 2.0 SkyActiv G —6 MT (200 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 SkyActiv G 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 SkyActiv G 6 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 SkyActiv G 6 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SkyActiv G 6 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 SkyActiv G Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 SkyActiv G Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6750 rpm
      • Average torque: 178 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1158 kg / 2553 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1698 kg / 3744 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 1.8 MZR —5 MT (167 Nm)
  • 2.0 MZR —6 MT (188 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 MZR 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 MZR 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 MZR 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 MZR 6 MT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 MZR Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 MZR Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.8 MZR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 MZR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6750 rpm
      • Average torque: 178 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1158 kg / 2553 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1698 kg / 3744 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 1.8 MZR —5 MT (167 Nm)
  • 2.0 MZR —6 MT (188 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 MZR 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 MZR 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 MZR 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 MZR 6 MT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 MZR Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 MZR Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.8 MZR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 MZR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6750 rpm
      • Average torque: 178 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1083 kg / 2388 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1578 kg / 3479 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 2.0 —5 MT (188 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (167 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 5 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6650 rpm
      • Average torque: 189 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1082 kg / 2386 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1577 kg / 3477 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 2.0 i 16V R5 —5 MT (188 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V —6 AT (190 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 —6 MT (188 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V R5 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V R5 5 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V 6 AT—6700 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 6 MT—6700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 i 16V R5 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i 16V Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i 16V R6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V R5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V R6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6600 rpm
      • Average torque: 188 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1055 kg / 2326 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1550 kg / 3418 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 2.0 i 16V —5 MT (188 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V 5 MT—6700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6667 rpm
      • Average torque: 157 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1042 kg / 2298 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1492 kg / 3290 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 1.6 i 16V —5 MT (142 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V —6 MT (162 Nm)
  • 1.8i 16V —4 AT (168 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 i 16V 5 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i 16V 4 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 i 16V 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.8i 16V 4 AT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    1.8 i 16V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    1.8i 16V Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6500 rpm
      • Average torque: 144 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 973 kg / 2145 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1423 kg / 3138 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1989 Mazda MX-5 through generations

  • 1.6 —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (152 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%