T he next Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bigger engine. That’s the headline, and it’s a big deal. For years, the MX-5 has been praised for its balance and light weight, not raw power. But Mazda ...

There could be a plastic shield over the engine when the Miata enters production, but for now, that satin silver valve cover harkens to the 1.6- and 1.8-liter engines from the first two generations.

If you’ve ever wanted to see a Mazda MX-5 Miata‘s engine get torn down using stop-motion animation, then Alex Muir of How a Car Works has the video for you!. Muir and his team spent a total of ...

The 2016 Mazda Miata is offered with either a 1.5-liter engine, making 129 hp and 111 lb-ft (150 Nm), or a 2-liter unit generating 155 hp and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque.