Richard Hammond took Mazda MX-5 out for a road test which sports a 16-valve, 2.0-litre MZR I4, generating 170 hp (128 kW) and 140 ft•lbf (190 N•m), coupled to either a 5-speed or a 6-speed manual transmission. Video after the jump…


In Europe, there two types of engine offered, the same 2.0 MZR, but producing 160 hp (118 kW) and 188 N•m; and a new 1.8 MZR which produces 126 hp (93 kW) and 167 N•m, coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission

[via Techeblog]